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NH HB491
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Walter Spilsbury
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AI Summary
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Establishes a legislative study committee to examine how New Hampshire funds public education and explore ways to reduce reliance on local real estate property taxes
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Committee consists of 9 members: 5 House representatives (2 from Ways and Means, 2 from Education, 1 from Finance) and 4 senators
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Committee must recommend changes to available revenue sources and assess current public education funding, focusing on the burden placed on local property taxes
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Final report with findings and proposed legislation due to legislative leadership and the governor by November 1, 2025
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Takes effect upon passage, with first meeting required within 45 days of the effective date
Legislative Description
Establishing a committee to study alternative funding methods for public education and how to reduce its reliance on local real estate property taxes.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 195-157 01/07/2026 House Journal 1
1/7/2026