HB1066

Relative to warrant articles authorizing lease agreements.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26
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New Hampshire HB1066 amends municipal finance laws to clarify lease agreements and voting requirements.

New Hampshire HB1066 modifies municipal finance laws to provide clearer definitions and voting requirements for lease agreements. The bill amends RSA 33:1 to define "lease" more comprehensively, including lease-purchase, sale and lease back, and installment sale agreements. It also specifies that leases with nonappropriation clauses are not treated as debt. The bill requires a simple majority vote for leases up to $500,000, while leases over $500,000 must undergo a public hearing and require a 2/3 or 3/5 majority vote, depending on the municipality's charter.

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  • Impact
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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 167–175 · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Table

167 Yea

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175 Nay

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29 Not Voting

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21 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

9:35 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Mar 3

10:30 AM

Municipal and County Government Executive Session

History

Apr 16

Senate

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9

Apr 9

Senate

HB 1066 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8

Apr 9

Senate

Special Order to the Next Session, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8