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NH HB1800
Bill
Status
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Walter Spilsbury
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AI Summary
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Raises the statewide education property tax (SWEPT) from a fixed $363 million revenue target to $5 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation, effective July 1, 2027
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Creates three tax credits against SWEPT: 20% for primary residences, 10% for persons with no children in local public schools, and 10% for persons over age 65
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Redirects SWEPT collections from local retention to the Department of Revenue Administration for redistribution back to municipalities for school district use
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Establishes an "Excellence in Education Grant" formula of $10,000 per enrolled student plus $4,000 per student qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, with 2% annual increases
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Repeals extraordinary need grants under RSA 198:40-f and related calculation provisions
Legislative Description
Relative to statewide education property taxes.
Last Action
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6
3/5/2026