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NH SB643

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Avard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities must hold a public hearing with at least 30 days advance notice before voting to override any local tax or spending cap

  • Public hearings must include a comment period of at least 60 minutes for citizens to address the proposed override

  • Final votes on tax or spending cap overrides must be recorded as roll call votes with each member's name and vote entered into official records

  • Roll call vote results, including how each legislative body member voted, must be published on or included with the next property tax bill in a clear and prominent manner

  • Fiscal impact estimated at an indeterminable increase of under $10,000 per city for additional staff time, printing, and mailing costs

Legislative Description

Requiring municipalities to hold a public hearing and conduct a roll call vote when seeking to override a tax or spending cap.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government House Journal 8

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal and County Government3/16/2026
Election Law and Municipal Affairs11/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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