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NH HB1800

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Walter Spilsbury

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Redirects SWEPT collections from local retention to the Department of Revenue Administration for redistribution back to municipalities for school district use

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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