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HB 1418 · 2026 · House · Election Law Committee

Minimum vote for town spending

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setting a minimum affirmative vote for new or expanded spending for SB 2 towns.

Sets a minimum affirmative vote threshold for new or expanded spending in SB 2 towns.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill sets a minimum affirmative vote for new or expanded spending in SB 2 towns.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Ross BerryRPrimeChair· Election Law

Public testimony

79 signed in online · 10 wrote testimony

4% support96% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“This bill ensures that spending increases are supported by a wide swath of the voters.”
— Russell Hodgkins, Amherstsupports
“NHSBA is opposed to this bill. Given the number of hearings and executive sessions scheduled at this time, we will be submitting further testimony after the hearing, as appropriate. Thank you.”
— Rebecca Wilson, Concord · New Hampshire School Boards Associationopposes
“HB 1418 bill is an *undemocratic attempt* to stifle providing resources for our schools. It is based on *arbitrary participation thresholds* at town and school district meetings.…”
— Lynn McRae, Lymeopposes
“Stop undermining local elections! We are a state that prides itself on local control, where have those ideals gone?? Enough with the attempts to make local governments adhere to your ideals, leave our town elections alone!!”
— Sara Matatall, Goffstownopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1710:00 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0310:00 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 19
  2. Feb 17, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:40 am GP 158
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0971h 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 43
  5. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseLay HB1418 on Table (Rep. Berry): MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 161

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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