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) that stipulates that no warrant article related to the adoption of such spending items 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 also includes a provision for its effective date, stating that it will take effect 60 days after its passage. This legislative change aims to ensure broader voter participation and support for budgetary decisions in local governance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40:13