HB1170 Relative to stipends for retired group II members of the state retirement system.
Relative to stipends for retired group II members of the state retirement system.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Harmful
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Requires $269.6 million in state general fund expenditure, a substantial cost to taxpayers with no identified revenue source or offsetting reductions.
Your Community
Large one-time appropriation from general funds may constrain resources available for other state services, schools, or programs, though the fiscal note indicates no impact on unfunded actuarial liability.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual rights, local control, or regulatory freedoms.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 18
Sponsor
Douglas Trottier (R)
The Short Version
This bill provides a one-time permanent supplemental payment to retired police and firefighters (Group II members) who retired between 10-20 years ago or 20+ years ago, funded by a $269.6 million appropriation from the state general fund in FY 2027. The payment becomes a permanent addition to their monthly retirement benefits.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Retired Group II members (police and firefighters) who have been retired 10-20 years as of July 1, 2025 (receive $500 × years retired)
- ▲ Retired Group II members who have been retired 20+ years as of July 1, 2025 (receive $5,000)
- ▲ Beneficiaries receiving survivor allowances from deceased Group II members meeting the above criteria
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ All NH taxpayers funding the $269.6 million general fund appropriation
- ▼ Other state programs and services competing for general fund resources
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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