HB1230 Relative to increases in state tax rates and debts.
Relative to increases in state tax rates and debts.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would have made it harder to raise taxes but also harder to fund needed services through new revenue.
Your Community
Rigid tax restrictions can starve essential state services during economic downturns.
Your Freedom
Limits democratic flexibility to respond to changing fiscal needs.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 7
Sponsor
Jordan Ulery (R)
The Short Version
Would have imposed restrictions on increasing state tax rates and taking on new state debt, likely requiring supermajority votes or other procedural hurdles. Killed via ITL.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Anti-tax advocates
- ▲ Those wanting to lock in NH's no-income-tax status
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Public service programs that may need future funding
- ▼ Residents dependent on state services
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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