HB1516

Allowing municipalities to vote to require that pie charts, bar charts, and QR codes be placed on property tax bills depicting where and how tax dollars are being allocated.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26
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New Hampshire HB1516 allows municipalities to vote on requiring detailed property tax allocation information on their websites or publicly.

New Hampshire HB1516 amends RSA 76:11-a to allow municipalities to vote on requiring detailed property tax allocation information on their websites or publicly. This includes pie charts, 10-year line graphs, and links to approved budgets and meeting minutes. The question will be placed on the official ballot at the annual town meeting. If adopted, the governing body must ensure the year-end property tax bill includes a link to this information. The act takes effect April 1, 2027.

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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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Calendar

Apr 7

9:15 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Feb 17

9:00 AM

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 8

Senate

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

Apr 1

Senate

Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 09:15 am; Senate Calendar 13