HB407 (2025) Compare Changes


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1 New Paragraph; Use of Ballot; Threshold for Warrants. Amend RSA 40:13 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:

VI-a. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, no warrant article relative to the adoption of town or school spending items shall pass unless such measure receives votes from at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the town and a majority of those voting.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

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1 New Paragraph; Use of Ballot; Threshold for Warrants. Amend RSA 40:13 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:

VI-a. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, no warrant article relative to the adoption of town or school spending items shall pass unless such measure receives votes from at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the town and a majority of those voting.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.