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CACR 10 · 2026 · House · Ways and Means Committee

Constitutional ban on new income tax

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(New Title) the adoption of tax laws.

Amends the constitution to prohibit the legislature from adopting and the state from collecting any tax on personal income that was not in effect as of January 1, 2026.AI-generated

Status

Recommended for passage but never voted; died at adjournment · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. On the ballot

Analysis

This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution requires any bill establishing or increasing a state-imposed tax to originate in the House of Representatives and be adopted by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Donald McFarlaneRPrime
  • Rep. Tom MannionRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Sayra DeVitoRClerk· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Sen. Timothy LangRChair· Ways and Means
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education

Also: Rep. Samuel FarringtonR, Rep. Jonathan MortonR, Rep. John SellersR, Rep. Jim KofaltR

Public testimony

114 signed in online · 13 wrote testimony

11% support89% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“No taxation without representation from all areas of the state equally”
— Lisa Ayer, Manchestersupports
“Higher Education should permit students to pursue areas of study that are intellectually challenging and interesting, whether they are remunerative or not.”
— Mary Lincoln, Londonderryopposes
“This amendment would make it virtually impossible for the state to respond to any kind of fiscal challenge.…”
— Christine Bachrach, Granthamopposes
“This proposed amendment would make it nearly impossible to raise any state taxes or impose any new state tax, by requiring a 2/3 vote in the House - which is a very high bar.…”
— Joanne Davis, Concordopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 154Public hearing
  • 2026-02-021:00 pmHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-02-022:00 pmHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 40
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 154
  3. Feb 2, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  4. Feb 2, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/02/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
  5. Feb 2, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/02/2026 (Vote 11-8; RC) HC 10 P. 46
  6. Feb 6, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Mar 5, 2026HouseFLAM # 2026-1059h(NT) (Rep. Osborne): AA RC 193-158 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 77
  8. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MF RC 194-158 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 81
  9. Mar 9, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/09/2026 10:45 am GP 159

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.