HB1649 prohibits New Hampshire cities, towns, village districts, and unincorporated places from donating taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations.
HB1649 amends RSA 31 to prohibit cities, towns, village districts, and unincorporated places from appropriating or expending taxpayer funds to donate to non-profit organizations. This prohibition applies to all types of public funds, including general and reserve funds. Exceptions are made for funds explicitly allocated to provide grants or financial assistance through a competitive bidding process, provided they serve a clear public purpose and comply with state and federal laws. The act takes effect 60 days after its passage.
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