NH House Testimony

HB1672

House · 2026 sessionRepublicanKilled in House

Line-item school budget disclosures

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Requires schools to present line-item expenses as part of the school budget process.

requiring schools to present line-item expenses as part of the school budget process.

Education - GeneralMunicipalities

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 5, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

27 submissions
Support 6Oppose 21Neutral 0
Jennifer legierOpposeCampton, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

The existing level of reporting already meets the standards of this bill's requirements. The bill is not needed

Stephanie VazzanoOpposeConcord, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

This is too much of a burden and ask for our schools at this point. It's subject to so much change and maybe when the schools can afford to get the pencils they need, then they can take on this arduous task. It's just not a reasonable priority right now.

Rita LariviereOpposeBerlin, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

I don't agree with this bill. Children need to get out and get fresh air away from Electronics.

Rebecca WilsonOpposeConcord, NHfor New Hampshire School Boards AssociationJan 27, 2026

NHSBA is in opposition to this bill. Thank you.

Kathleen MalsbendenOpposeNewmarket, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Another unfunded mandate on school districts. Budgets are already public. This bill adds paperwork, invites misinterpretation, and does nothing to fix state underfunding. More bureaucracy. No benefit. Oppose.

Daniel RichardsonSupportNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Amend to one line item per each item on invoice.

William Copeland JrOpposeCampton, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Harassing our local schools

Hannah MeiselmanSupportMachester, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Transparent, line-item school budgets empower voters, families, and educators to understand how public education funds are used and promote accountability without undermining educational quality.

Janet LucasOpposeCampton, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Why re-invent the wheel? The Department of Education makes it clear that the reporting mechanism in place already meets the bill’s requirements.

Danielle CarrierOpposeLondonderry, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

I disagree with imposing a registration fee for bicycles

Cara CabralOpposeMadbury, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Meg OverbaghOpposeCampton, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

John PetitOpposeLitchfield, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Rina PetitOpposeLitchfield, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Susan AlmyOpposeLebanon, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Carol MorrisonOpposeW Lebanon, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Katherine PaulOpposeWest Lebanon, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Kathleen HedbergOpposePlymouth, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Pierre DuPontSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Leo PlanteSupportDublin, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Elizabeth StikemanOpposeNew London, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Julie SmithSupportEpsom, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Eric PauerSupportBrookline, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Nancy DonahueOpposeCampton, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Sheila DonahueOpposeCampton, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.