HB 1230 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee
Cap on state tax and debt growth
AI-generatedrelative to increases in state tax rates and debts.
Requires the state, political subdivisions, or local districts to cap annual spending, tax rate changes, or debt increases at a rate tied to inflation and population change, and creates a right of action against officials who exceed those caps.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 12, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill: I. Requires 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. II. Creates 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 prevent such conduct.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Public testimony
17 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony
6% support94% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I don’t believe in ideology that says taxes are always too high and we can never afford more than we are paying now. I believe that our financial needs go up and down as we spend and pay down investments through taxes. Caps will not allow for good government or lower taxes.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-149:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 11
- Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- Jan 14, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/14/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- Jan 28, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 6 P. 7
- Feb 12, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 7
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.