HB1300

Establishing a school district local tax cap question for the state general elections of 2026 and 2028 and related limitations on central office administrative expenses in school districts.

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HB1300 establishes a local tax cap for school districts and a fixed cap on central office administrative budgets in New Hampshire, with votes in 2026.

HB1300 introduces a local tax cap for school districts and a fixed cap on central office administrative budgets in New Hampshire. During the November 2026 and November 2028 state general elections, towns and wards will vote on limiting property tax growth for school districts. If approved, the local tax cap will prevent property tax growth beyond the prior year's amount, adjusted for inflation and new construction. The fixed cap limits central office spending to 6% of total school district appropriations, excluding bonded capital costs.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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8 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

9:30 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Jan 27

10:10 AM

Election Law Executive Session

History

Jul 20

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 324; eff. I. Sec 3 eff 01/01/2032 II. Rem eff 09/01/2026

Jul 1

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

Jun 30

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15