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HB 1787 · 2026 · House · Ways and Means Committee

Statewide education property tax changes

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modifying the statewide education property tax.

Requires statewide education property tax revenues to be collected and remitted to the state treasurer for deposit into the education trust fund, modifies the low- and moderate-income homeowners property tax relief program, and creates a committee to study that program.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill: I. Requires that statewide education property tax revenues be collected and remitted to the state treasurer for deposit into the education trust fund. II. Makes changes to the low- and moderate-income homeowners property tax relief program. III. Creates a committee to study the low- and moderate-income homeowners property tax relief program.

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

“Beginning July 1, [2005] 2027, and every fiscal year thereafter, with adjustments as may be required by this section, the commissioner of the department of revenue administration shall set the state education tax rate at a level sufficient to generate revenue of [$363,000,000] $378,000,000 when imposed on all persons and property taxable pursuant to RSA 76:8, except property subject to tax under RSA 82 and RSA 83-F.”
Section 1
“Such sums shall be assessed at such times as may be prescribed for other taxes assessed by such selectmen or assessors of the municipality.”
Section 2
“The tax bill shall also contain a statement informing the taxpayer of the types of tax relief for which the taxpayer has the right to apply.”
Section 3
“Except for municipalities where all school districts therein provide education to all of their pupils by paying tuition to other institutions, the department of education shall determine the total education grant for the municipality as follows:”
Section 5

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Dick AmesDPrime
  • Rep. David LuneauDDemocratic Advisor
  • Rep. Hope DamonDDeputy Ranking Member· Education Funding
  • Rep. Patricia CornellDRanking Member· Education Policy
  • Rep. Susan AlmyDRanking Member· Ways and Means
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. David PreeceD, Rep. Thomas OppelD, Rep. Mary Hakken-PhillipsD, Rep. Eileen KellyD, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

165 signed in online · 22 wrote testimony

90% support10% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I write in strong support of HB 1787-FN, an important and long-overdue reform of New Hampshire’s statewide education property tax system.…”
— David Preece, Manchestersupports
“This bill would raise the Statewide Education Property Tax by a relatively small amount, but also add property tax relief for people with low and moderate income.…”
— Richard DeMark, Meredithsupports
“Local property owners in rural towns need the relief that SWEPT originally provided!…”
— Patricia Martin, Rindgesupports
“NO. I find hb1800 far preferable to the chucklehead language and insufficient explanations here. This bill does not advance transparency, it does both too little and too much.…”
— tom luther, claremontopposes
“The property owners of NH cannot carry the state on our backs. I oppose this bill and any other that drains funds from needed services and adds to the already onerous burden on property owners.”
— Lori Roukey, New Durhamopposes
“I strongly support this bill. The only people who should be making decisions regarding their children's' health / immunization are the parents or legal guardians. Thank you for supporting this bill.”
— Pamela Harders, Manchesteropposes

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 18, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Refer for Interim Study16–1
    Overall
    94% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Ways and Means1:50:40–2:05:5515m 15slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 9, 2026Public hearingHouse Ways and MeansWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamFull Committee Work Session; ==RECESSED== Executive Session
  • Feb 18, 2026Public hearingHouse Ways and Means1:21:12–1:24:463m 34slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; Full Committee Work Session; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 36
  2. Feb 4, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2026 10:45 am GP 154
  3. Feb 9, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/09/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  4. Feb 9, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/09/2026 11:00 am GP 159
  5. Feb 18, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 154
  6. Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 11:00 am GP 154
  7. Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-1; CC) HC 9 P. 30
  8. Mar 5, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 41

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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