SB653 allows New Hampshire counties to change their biennial budget dates and establishes procedures for municipal budget committees.

SB653 amends the Municipal Budget Law to allow counties to change their biennial budget dates through a vote by county commissioners. The change must be put to a vote no later than September 1 before the state elections. The bill also details the procedures for establishing and altering municipal budget committees, including the wording of ballot questions and the manner of selecting committee members. It specifies that budget committees can be formed by election or appointment, with terms and changes subject to voter approval.

SB653 allows New Hampshire counties to change their biennial budget dates and establishes procedures for municipal budget committees.

SB653 amends the Municipal Budget Law to allow counties to change their biennial budget dates through a vote by county commissioners. The change must be put to a vote no later than September 1 before the state elections. The bill also details the procedures for establishing and altering municipal budget committees, including the wording of ballot questions and the manner of selecting committee members. It specifies that budget committees can be formed by election or appointment, with terms and changes subject to voter approval.