HB1386

Enabling citizens in a municipality to vote to require that a financial audit of the local school district take place.

Introduced·12/4/25
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Allows citizens in a local school district to petition for a financial audit if a deficit is identified.

New Hampshire HB1386 empowers citizens in a local school district to petition their local school board for a forensic audit if a deficit is identified in the school district's budget. A qualifying petition must include the names, addresses, and signatures of at least one percent of the registered voters within the district. If the school board receives such a petition, they must hold a vote to require the audit. If the vote approves, the audit must be conducted within 90 days and the results presented at the next school board meeting.

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Calendar

Feb 17

9:00 AM

Municipal and County Government Executive Session

Feb 10

9:25 AM

Municipal and County Government Public Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 29

Feb 24

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 23

Feb 11

House

Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154