This bill mandates that municipalities may vote to require the inclusion of pie charts, bar charts, and QR codes on property tax bills to visually represent the allocation of tax dollars. The new legal language inserted into RSA 76:11-a establishes a process for municipalities to adopt this requirement through a majority vote of their legislative body. If a town uses an official ballot system, the question of adoption will be presented at the annual town meeting. If adopted, municipalities must ensure that property tax bills include a link to detailed tax allocation information on their website or, if no website exists, provide the physical address of a public location where this information can be accessed.

The bill also specifies the content that must be included in the posted information, such as a pie chart detailing tax categories and rates, a 10-year line graph of approved appropriations, and links to relevant documents like state funding disclosures and meeting minutes. The effective date for this act is set for April 1, 2027. Notably, the bill has been assessed to have no fiscal impact on state, county, or local expenditures or revenue.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 76:11-a
As Amended by the House: 76:11-a
HB1516 text: 76:11-a