New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 1118 — increasing the limit for moneys remitted to municipal treasurers.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 71; eff.07/17/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 19, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill raises the remittance limit for municipal treasurers.

The bill increases the threshold for moneys that must be remitted to municipal treasurers from $500 to $3,500. It affects the frequency of remittances and deposits by selectmen, treasurers, tax collectors, and town clerks.

Summary

increasing the limit for moneys remitted to municipal treasurers.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

60 added · 59 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made in HB 1118 increase the threshold for town funds that must be remitted to the treasurer from $500 to $3,500 and also raise the deposit requirement for the treasurer from $1,500 to $3,500. This means that town officials can now wait longer before needing to submit larger amounts of money, which could provide more flexibility in managing town finances. However, it also raises the stakes for timely fund management, as the failure to deposit money as required could lead to the removal of the treasurer from their position. This could enhance accountability but may also complicate the financial processes for towns if not managed carefully.

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HB 1118 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2421 04/09 HOUSE BILL 1118 AN ACT increasing the limit for moneys remitted to municipal treasurers.
CHAPTER 71 HB 1118 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2421 04/09 HOUSE BILL 1118 AN ACT increasing the limit for moneys remitted to municipal treasurers.
HB 1118 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2421 04/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT increasing the limit for moneys remitted to municipal treasurers.
CHAPTER 71 HB 1118 - FINAL VERSION 26-2421 04/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT increasing the limit for moneys remitted to municipal treasurers.
1 Choice and Duties of Town Officers;
71:1 Choice and Duties of Town Officers;
2 Choice and Duties of Town Officers;
71:2 Choice and Duties of Town Officers;
3 Choice and Duties of Town Officers;
71:3 Choice and Duties of Town Officers;
and the auditors shall promptly examine the collector's records and make a written report to the selectmen and the HB 1118 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - department of revenue administration of their findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
and the auditors shall promptly examine the collector's records and make a written report to the selectmen and the department of revenue administration of their findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
The collector shall make a written report to the town at the end of each fiscal year which shall contain the amount of the taxes committed to him or her to collect;
The collector shall make CHAPTER 71 HB 1118 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - a written report to the town at the end of each fiscal year which shall contain the amount of the taxes committed to him or her to collect;
4 Municipal Permits for Registration;
71:4 Municipal Permits for Registration;
5 Effective Date.
71:5 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 18, 2026 Effective Date:
July 17, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 71; eff.07/17/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13

  6. Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 10

  7. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 6

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 26

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 21

  10. Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154

  11. Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 09:50 am GP 154

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 7

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

408 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1118 do?
increasing the limit for moneys remitted to municipal treasurers.
Who sponsors HB 1118?
HB 1118 is sponsored by Stephanie Grund (Democrat), Luz Bay (Democrat), Mike Ouellet (Republican), Jim Maggiore (Democrat), Robert Harb (Republican), Eleana Colby (Democrat), and Denis Murphy (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1118?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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