CACR18 Relating to tax rates. Providing that the rate of taxes in the state shall not exceed certain annual percentages.
Relating to tax rates. Providing that the rate of taxes in the state shall not exceed certain annual percentages.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would cap taxes, protecting residents from future tax increases.
Your Community
A constitutional tax cap could severely limit the state's ability to fund education, infrastructure, and emergency services during economic downturns.
Your Freedom
Limits government taxing power, preserving economic freedom, but also constrains democratic choices about public investment.
Status
Ought to Pass: Motion Failed DV 170-163 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/12/2026 House Journal 8
Sponsor
Jordan Ulery (R)
The Short Version
Constitutional amendment capping state tax rates at certain percentages. Would constitutionally limit the government's ability to raise taxes. Failed to achieve three-fifths supermajority.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Taxpayers
- ▲ Businesses
- ▲ Anti-tax advocacy groups
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Public schools
- ▼ State employees
- ▼ Residents dependent on state services
- ▼ Municipalities needing state aid
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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