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New HampshireSB4922025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

authorizing the department of military affairs and veterans services to license and lease property in which the department holds a property interest.

Sponsored By: David H. Watters (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.

Big penalties for unpaid lease taxes

If you do not pay assessed taxes on leased department property by the due date, interest runs at 18% per year from that date. The town can place a lien on your personal property and sue to collect taxes, interest, attorney fees, and costs. Effective July 1, 2026.

Taxes on leased department property

If you lease or rent department property and are not tax‑exempt, the town taxes it like private property. You must pay the amount equal to the property tax each year, on the town’s normal due dates. The town sets the value; you or the department can ask for an abatement under RSA 76 if the value is too high. Effective July 1, 2026.

Appeal high town fee valuations

If you pay a municipal services fee instead of property tax for leased department property, and it uses the town’s valuation, you or the department can seek an abatement under RSA 76. This can lower the fee if the valuation is too high. Effective July 1, 2026.

Leasing rules for department property

The Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services can license or lease property it controls. Leases or licenses longer than 7 years need approval from the governor and executive council. Effective July 1, 2026.

New property fund for veterans department

The law creates a Property Fund for the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services. It holds appropriations, gifts, and grants, and the money does not lapse. The department can use it to buy, improve, operate, and maintain property; pay bonds; create reserves; and make payments in lieu of taxes. Spending must be on manifests approved by the governor and council, and the fund is listed for state deposit handling. Effective July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David H. Watters

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Christine Seibert

    Democratic • House

  • Donovan Fenton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Howard Pearl

    r • Senate

  • Jennifer Mandelbaum

    Democratic • House

  • Kevin A. Avard

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael I Moffett

    Republican • House

  • Rebecca Perkins Kwoka

    Democratic • Senate

  • Regina Birdsell

    Republican • Senate

  • Skip A. Rollins

    Republican • House

  • Suzanne M. Prentiss

    Democratic • Senate

  • Timothy Lang

    Republican • Senate

  • Victoria Sullivan

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 257; Effective 08/31/2026

    7/9/2026Senate

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52

    6/23/2026House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    6/23/2026Senate

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2149e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    6/10/2026Senate

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2149e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43

    6/10/2026House

  6. Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

    5/21/2026Senate

  7. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 26

    5/14/2026House

  8. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/04/2026 (Vote 20-0; CC) HC 19 P. 16

    5/6/2026House

  9. Executive Session: 05/04/2026 11:00 am GP 159

    4/28/2026House

  10. Full Committee Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159

    4/28/2026House

  11. Referred to Ways and Means 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 75

    4/23/2026House

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1443h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 75

    4/23/2026House

  13. Amendment # 2026-1443h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 75

    4/23/2026House

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1443h 04/10/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC)

    4/15/2026House

  15. Executive Session: 04/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 228

    3/30/2026House

  16. Public Hearing: 04/10/2026 11:30 am GP 228

    3/30/2026House

  17. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 5 P. 124

    2/26/2026House

  18. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0114s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

    1/29/2026Senate

  19. Committee Amendment # 2026-0114s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

    1/29/2026Senate

  20. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0114s, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 3

    1/16/2026Senate

  21. Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 46

    12/10/2025Senate

  22. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

    11/21/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • As Amended

    6/10/2026

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  • Enrolled

    6/10/2026

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  • Introduced

    11/21/2025

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  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

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