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CACR 18 · 2026 · House · Ways and Means Committee

Constitutional cap on tax rates

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relating to tax rates. Providing that the rate of taxes in the state shall not exceed certain annual percentages.

Amends the New Hampshire constitution to cap annual increases in state, county, and local spending, tax rates, and debt at a rate tied to inflation and population change, and creates a right of action against officials who violate the cap.AI-generated

Status

Recommended for passage but never voted; died at adjournment · March 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. On the ballot

Analysis

This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution would amend the New Hampshire constitution to require that the state, political subdivisions of the state, or local districts cap total annual spending, changes to tax rates, or increases in debt at a rate tied to increases in inflation and population change, and create a right of action against the state, political subdivisions of the state, or local districts for persons whom reveal a state or local official to be in violation of this proposed constitutional article.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jordan UleryRPrimeVice Chair· Ways and Means
  • Rep. Brian ColeRVice Chair· Housing
  • Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip

Also: Rep. Cyril AuresR, Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Scott BryerR, Rep. Steven KesselringR

Public testimony

108 signed in online · 14 wrote testimony

9% support91% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“No taxation without representation from all areas of the state equally and citizens need to have a say”
— Lisa Ayer, Manchestersupports
“The state must raise sufficient revenue to provide necessary services. Arbitrary caps are counter productive.”
— Mary Lincoln, Londonderryopposes
“This is an outrageous and unacceptable attack on the principles of local control.”
— Christine Bachrach, Granthamopposes
“This is an attack on local control by a state that routinely downshifts burdens and expenses onto localities.”
— 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 10:30 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. 74
  6. Feb 6, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Mar 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MF DV 170-163 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 78

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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