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NH HB1386

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Louise Andrus

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows residents domiciled in a school district to petition their local school board to conduct a forensic audit when the district has a budget deficit

  • Requires petitions to contain names, addresses, and signatures of 1% of registered voters within the school district to qualify

  • Mandates the school board hold a vote on whether to conduct the audit upon receiving a qualifying petition

  • Requires any approved forensic audit to be completed within 90 days, with results presented at the first available school board meeting to determine the cause(s) of the budget deficit

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Enabling citizens in a municipality to vote to require that a financial audit of the local school district take place.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal and County Government12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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