allowing municipalities, cities, and towns a grace period to adopt a simple-majority tax cap override procedure in perpetuity.
Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 14
Summary
The measure would give municipalities, cities and towns in New Hampshire a window until July 1, 2028 to vote on adopting a simple‑majority procedure to override local tax caps, and the override would remain in effect indefinitely. It applies to towns that already have a tax‑cap law from before September 13 2025 and does not require a new local charter amendment. The bill failed to pass.
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