Revision: March 21, 2024, 9:47 a.m.
Sen. Gray, Dist 6
March 20, 2024
2024-1262s
12/06
Floor Amendment to SB 219-FN-LOCAL
Amend RSA 189:76, I as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
189:76 Mandatory Report to Voters.
I. Before any meeting at which any school district adopts a school budget, whether or not the district has adopted the provisions of RSA 194-C:9-b, a mandatory report to voters must be posted in at least 3 appropriate places, 2 of which must be places of business or other public locations, and one of which shall be the local newspaper or, if a local newspaper is not available, the district’s website. The report must be posted at least 7 days, excluding Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the meeting.
Amend RSA 189:77 as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
189:77 Civil Remedies.
I. Any taxpayer in the taxing district who is aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may petition the superior court for declaratory and equitable relief.
II. The superior court may order declaratory, injunctive, or other equitable relief.
III. Any taxpayer who prevails on any claim brought pursuant to this subsection shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney’s fees.
Amend RSA 189:78 as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
189:78 Severability.
If any provision of this subdivision or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the subdivision which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subdivision are declared to be severable.