This bill establishes a minimum voting threshold for the adoption of town and school budgets and spending items in towns that utilize a ballot during town meetings. Specifically, it amends RSA 40:13 by adding a new paragraph (VI-a), which stipulates that no warrant article related to the adoption of town or school spending can pass unless it receives votes from at least 15 percent of the registered voters in the town, in addition to a majority of those voting.

The bill aims to ensure that a significant portion of the electorate is involved in the decision-making process regarding budgetary matters, thereby enhancing democratic participation. The new legal language introduced in the bill is the requirement for a minimum of 15 percent voter participation, while no deletions from current law are noted. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40:13