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NH SB653
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Lang
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AI Summary
- Allows counties to move their biennial budget cycle to the off-year of state elections upon approval by a majority of county voters
- Requires county commissioners to vote by majority to place the question on the ballot, with the vote occurring no later than September 1 before state elections
- Mandates public notice of the commissioners' vote be given 15-60 days prior through local newspaper, county website, social media, and posted notices
- Places the referendum question on the November state election ballot asking voters to approve the new budget cycle start year
- Takes effect 60 days after passage
Legislative Description
Enabling counties to change the dates of their biennial budgets.
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government House Journal 5
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Municipal and County Government2/26/2026
Election Law and Municipal Affairs2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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