HB1474 Relative to the formula of distribution of revenue from the meals and rooms tax.
Relative to the formula of distribution of revenue from the meals and rooms tax.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Redistribution of meals/rooms tax revenue directly affects municipal budgets and property tax rates.
Your Community
Fair distribution of tourism tax revenue helps communities that bear the costs of tourism infrastructure.
Your Freedom
Tax distribution formula; no direct freedom impact.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 37
Sponsor
Dan McGuire (R)
The Short Version
Would have changed how meals and rooms tax revenue is distributed to municipalities. Killed via ITL voice vote. The distribution formula determines how much tax revenue tourism-impacted towns receive.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Municipalities that would receive more under new formula
- ▲ Tourism-heavy communities
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Municipalities that would receive less under redistribution
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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