HB1418

HB1418 sets a 15% voter turnout threshold for budget approvals in SB 2 towns.

HB1418 amends RSA 669 and RSA 671 to require a minimum of 15% voter turnout for any warrant article proposing the adoption of a town's operating budget or any other appropriation to pass. This applies to towns that have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting. The bill also mandates that a majority of those voting must vote "Yes" for the budget to be approved. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.