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.

Final Passage·7/1/26

New Hampshire HB1300 proposes a local tax cap for school districts and a fixed cap on central office administrative budgets for school administrative.

New Hampshire HB1300 introduces a mechanism for towns and wards to vote on a local tax cap for school districts and a fixed cap on central office administrative budgets for school administrative units during the 2026 and 2028 state general elections. If approved, the local tax cap would limit property tax growth for school districts to the prior year's amount adjusted for inflation and new construction. The fixed cap would restrict central office administrative spending to 6 percent of total school district appropriations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 183–170 · Jul 1
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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 1

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

Jun 30

Senate

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

Jun 22

House

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2173e: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 06/04/2026 House Journal 15