New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 1418 — setting a minimum affirmative vote for new or expanded spending for SB 2 towns.

Last action — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill sets a minimum vote requirement for certain spending in SB 2 towns.

The bill establishes a minimum number of affirmative votes needed for new or expanded spending in towns governed by SB 2. This aims to increase accountability in financial decisions made by local governments.

What this means for you
  • Families: If you live in an SB 2 town, this bill affects how local spending decisions are made, requiring a stronger consensus.

Summary

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

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.H. Revised Statutes Annotated as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes a minimum voter participation requirement for budget warrant articles in SB 2 towns and school districts using the official ballot referendum form.

  • RSA 669

    669:25-a Official Ballot Warrant Articles; Minimum Voter Participation. In any town that has adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting pursuant to RSA 40:13, no warrant article proposing the adoption of the town’s operating budget or of any other appropriation shall pass unless at least 15 percent of the registered voters of the town cast ballots on the question and a majority of those voting vote 'Yes.'

    This adds a requirement that at least 15 percent of registered voters must participate in votes on town operating budgets for the budget to pass.

  • RSA 671

    671:34 Official Ballot Warrant Articles; Minimum Voter Participation. In any school district that has adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting pursuant to RSA 40:13, no warrant article proposing the adoption of the school district’s operating budget or of any other appropriation shall pass unless at least 15 percent of the registered voters of the school district cast ballots on the question and a majority of those voting vote 'Yes.'

    This adds a requirement that at least 15 percent of registered voters must participate in votes on school district operating budgets for the budget to pass.

Action History

  1. Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. Lay HB1418 on Table (Rep. Berry): MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 161

  3. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  4. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0971h 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 43

  5. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  6. Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:40 am GP 158

  7. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 19

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (414)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1418 do?
setting a minimum affirmative vote for new or expanded spending for SB 2 towns.
Who sponsors HB 1418?
HB 1418 is sponsored by Ross Berry (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1418?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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