CACR12

The adoption of tax laws.

Chamber Passed·2/26/26
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Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds majority vote in the New Hampshire legislature to enact broad-based taxes.

This bill proposes an amendment to the New Hampshire constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote in the state legislature to enact any new broad-based taxes. These include taxes on personal income, sales, capital gains, inheritance, estate, or death. If approved by voters in the 2026 election, the amendment would be effective upon proclamation by the governor. The amendment would be printed in bold type on the ballot, and voters would have the option to vote "Yes" or "No" on the proposed change.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

193 Yea

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148 Nay

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19 Not Voting

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33 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 27

10:00 AM

Ways and Means Work Session

Apr 27

10:30 AM

Ways and Means Executive Session

History

May 14

House

Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Sweeney): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13

May 14

House

Amendment # 2026-1134h: Amendment Adopted Regular Calendar 192-148 05/14/2026 House Journal 13

May 14

House

FLAM # 2026-1903h (Rep. Oppel): Amendment Failed Regular Calendar 17-322 05/14/2026 House Journal 13