HB1505

Requiring municipalities, towns, and cities to submit documentation to the department of revenue administration proving they are in compliance with local budget and tax caps.

Chamber Passed·2/13/26
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New Hampshire HB1505 mandates municipalities, towns, and cities to submit documentation proving compliance with local budget and tax caps.

New Hampshire HB1505 amends RSA 32 to require municipalities, towns, and cities to submit documentation to the Department of Revenue Administration proving compliance with local budget and tax caps. The bill introduces new sections to RSA 32, including RSA 32:5-i, which enforces local caps. It mandates that the budget certified by the governing body or the budget committee, including the operating budget and all warrant articles with a tax impact, must not exceed the budget cap. The bill also requires a 3/5ths majority to adopt the budget cap.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Feb 13
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 24

9:25 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Feb 3

1:00 PM

Municipal and County Government Executive Session

History

Apr 10

Senate

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

Apr 6

Senate

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 14

Mar 18

Senate

Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 09:25 am; Senate Calendar 11