HB1516 Allowing municipalities to vote to require that pie charts, bar charts, and QR codes be placed on property tax bills depicting where and how tax dollars are being allocated.
Allowing municipalities to vote to require that pie charts, bar charts, and QR codes be placed on property tax bills depicting where and how tax dollars are being allocated.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact, but better understanding of tax allocation could empower voters to hold local officials accountable for spending decisions.
Your Community
Increases civic engagement and transparency by making tax allocation information accessible and easy to understand for all residents.
Your Freedom
Empowers municipalities with the choice to adopt this transparency measure through democratic vote, respecting local control.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9
Sponsor
Brian Labrie (R)
The Short Version
Allows municipalities to vote on adding visual breakdowns (pie charts, bar charts, QR codes) to property tax bills so residents can easily see where their tax dollars go. This is an opt-in transparency measure for local governments.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Property taxpayers who want to understand their tax bills
- ▲ Local government transparency advocates
- ▲ Civic engagement organizations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Municipalities that would bear modest printing costs if they opt in
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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