A new law puts school district tax caps on the November ballot. Here’s how it works.

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 1,485

Last Updated: 2 days, 13 hours ago

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As they weigh their choices for governor, state legislators, and congressional representatives, New Hampshire voters will also be asked a different question in November: Should we freeze our local school district’s property taxes?

A bill signed into law by Gov. Kelly Ayotte Wednesday, House Bill 1300, requires that all ballots for the Nov. 3 general election ask that question, and requires a three-fifths supermajority for such a cap to be put in place.

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