A Tip Of The Cap To Ya

Aug 9, 2013

There is always some news story about spending caps in New Hampshire, most of it about how bad they are. The term “spending cap” is always turned on its head to become a “tax cap.” But we can lump them together if you want. Chalk it up to intellectual laziness and...

Vote Upcoming on CACR 1 Super Majority

Jan 31, 2013

CACR 1, the so-called Super Majority Legislation, will be voted on in the NH House this Wednesday. Unfortunately, the House Ways and Means Committee has labeled CACR 1 as inexpedient to legislate (ITL), which means it will likely not pass the House on Wednesday. This...

Get Ready for Municipal and School TAX CAPS

Nov 27, 2011

Tax advocates can now by law, put in place tax caps for TOWNS. The deadline is January 10, 2012. Only 25 signatures, or 2% of registered voters, whichever is less, is required for petitioned warrant articles. See excerpts below. 39:3 Articles. – Upon the written...

Bill Wrap Up Week of March 17

Mar 23, 2011

Thanks to Rep Jeannine Notter (Hills 19) for this update. 1. HB 442 – Medical marijuana passed with a division vote 2. HB 329 – Parental Notification passed 256-102 3. HB 513 – We killed the suicide bill 234-99 4. HR 7 – Directing the house...

Spending and Tax Caps (HB 341)

Feb 16, 2011

HB 341 authorizes cities and towns to adopt charter provisions establishing limitations on the growth of budgets and taxes. A hearing will be held on 02/17/2011 at 12:45 PM in LOB room 301 by the House Municipal and County Government Committee whom you should contact...

Spending Caps (SB 2)

Jan 31, 2011

SB 2 (prime sponsor Senator David Boutin) would allow cities and towns under a charter, and towns, school districts, and other political subdivisions under the municipal budget act to adopt an annual limit on increases to the municipal budget. A hearing is scheduled...