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HB 1647 · 2026 · House · Ways and Means Committee

Lower property tax on farm structures

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relative to the taxation of farm and farm structures.

Requires municipalities to assess qualifying farm structures at no more than replacement cost less depreciation and the underlying land at no more than 10 percent of market value, and sets penalties for non-payment.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires all municipalities, cities, and towns to assess qualifying farm structures for no more than their replacement costs, less depreciation, and the land under the qualifying farm structures at no more than 10 percent of its market value and sets procedures and penalties for non-payment.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, all municipalities, cities, and towns shall adopt the provisions of this chapter on or before April 1, 2027.”
RSA 79-F:2

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Keith AmmonRPrimeMajority Floor Leader
  • Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Rep. Peter BixbyDRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference

Also: Rep. Calvin BeaulierR

Public testimony

5 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

80% support20% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I oppose this bill because it does not expand rights, protections, or transparency for New Hampshire residents and may limit public accountability.”
— Tiffany Gladu, Goffstownopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 2, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Refer for Interim Study19–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 28, 2026Public hearingHouse Ways and Means1:06:56–1:08:061m 10slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 2, 2026Public hearingHouse Ways and Means4:08:03–4:10:172m 14slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; Full Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 15, 2026Public hearingHouse Ways and Means1:37:58–1:41:383m 40slocated in the stream transcriptFull Committee Work Session; Executive Session

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 29
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 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, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/02/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 7 P. 24
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 38
  7. Jun 15, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 06/15/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  8. Jun 15, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 06/15/2026 11:00 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.