HB197

Relative to payment by the state of a portion of retirement system contributions of political subdivision employers.

Introduced·1/7/25
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New Hampshire HB197 proposes the state to pay 7.5% of retirement contributions for teachers, firefighters, and local police.

New Hampshire HB197 amends the state's retirement system to have the state cover 7.5% of the retirement contributions for teachers, firefighters, and local police, starting from fiscal year 2026. This change aims to alleviate the property tax burden on cities and towns, providing property tax relief and enhancing public education and safety. The state's contribution applies to both normal and accrued liability contributions for these groups.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

ITL

172 Yea

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159 Nay

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23 Not Voting

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41 Absent

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Calendar

Oct 30, 2025

10:00 AM

Finance Executive Session

Oct 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Finance Work Session

History

Jan 7

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 172-159 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 178

Nov 17, 2025

House

Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/30/2025 (Vote 14-11; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 51 P. 34

Nov 17, 2025

House

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2976h