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NH HB491

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Walter Spilsbury

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Committee consists of 9 members: 5 House representatives (2 from Ways and Means, 2 from Education, 1 from Finance) and 4 senators

  • Committee must recommend changes to available revenue sources and assess current public education funding, focusing on the burden placed on local property taxes

  • Final report with findings and proposed legislation due to legislative leadership and the governor by November 1, 2025

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education Funding1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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