HB1355

Relative to eliminating the default budget from the official ballot referenda.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26
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New Hampshire HB1355 eliminates the default budget from official ballot referenda.

New Hampshire HB1355 amends the state's municipal budget law by eliminating the default budget from official ballot referenda. The bill modifies RSA 32:7-a, III to remove the default budget from the warrant article. It also amends RSA 40:13, XVI to change the warrant for special meetings, removing references to the default budget. The bill repeals RSA 32:5, VII(b) and RSA 40:14-b, which pertain to the posting and delegation of the default budget. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 28

10:15 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Mar 3

10:30 AM

Municipal and County Government Executive Session

History

May 5

Senate

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11

Apr 29

Senate

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 17

Apr 22

Senate

Hearing: 04/28/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 10:15 am; Senate Calendar 16