NH HB1649

Prohibits cities, towns, village districts, and unincorporated places from appropriating or expending taxpayer funds as donations to non-profit organizations, including through budgets or warrant articles

Applies to all types of taxpayer funds, including general funds, reserve funds, and other public funds

Exempts funds allocated through competitive bidding processes for grants or financial assistance to nonprofits, provided they serve a clear public purpose and comply with state and federal laws

Allows nonprofits to continue entering into contracts for goods and services through standard bidding processes, with quantifiable and verifiable deliverables

Takes effect 60 days after passage