Deborah Randall

It effectively raises prices on short-term recreational rentals, which could reduce access to boating and outdoor recreation for working families and price-sensitive visitors. It risks making New Hampshire less competitive with neighboring states for tourism and outdoor recreation spending at a time when this sector is a key driver of the state’s economy. The meals and rooms tax is already a significant revenue source; expanding its base without clear impact analysis could unintentionally harm small, seasonal businesses that rely on tight margins. There appears to be limited transparent data from other states on applying similar taxes to boat and motor vehicle rentals, making it hard to predict fiscal benefits versus harm to local businesses and consumers.