HB1787 Modifying the statewide education property tax.
Modifying the statewide education property tax.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
SWEPT modifications directly affect property tax bills for every NH homeowner and how education is funded.
Your Community
Education property tax reform affects funding equity across wealthy and property-poor school districts.
Your Freedom
No direct freedom implications; tax structure for education funding.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 41
Sponsor
Richard Ames (D)
The Short Version
Would modify the statewide education property tax (SWEPT), which is NH's primary mechanism for funding public education across the state. Referred for interim study.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Property taxpayers in towns with high SWEPT rates
- ▲ Students in underfunded school districts
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Taxpayers who may see changes to their tax obligations
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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