HB1505 CR 4.6.2026 ELMA — Senate Committee Report

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SENATE

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

THE COMMITTEE ON Election Law and Municipal Affairs

to which was referred HB 1505-FN

AN ACT 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.

Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill

BE REFERRED TO INTERIM STUDY

BY A VOTE OF: 4-0

Senator Timothy Lang

For the Committee

This bill would have required the department of revenue administration to review all town approved spending, see if it exceeds a municipal tax cap, and if so, make changes to the approved spending. The committee heard that the enforcement provisions in the bill were unworkable. The committee felt the bill needed more work and recommended interim study.

Jessica Bourque  271-2104

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

HB 1505-FN, 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.

Interim Study, Vote 4-0.

Senator Timothy Lang for the committee.

This bill would have required the department of revenue administration to review all town approved spending, see if it exceeds a municipal tax cap, and if so, make changes to the approved spending. The committee heard that the enforcement provisions in the bill were unworkable. The committee felt the bill needed more work and recommended interim study.