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NH HB 1494

enacted

increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NH HB 1494 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1494 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-06-01): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 96; eff. 04/1/2027

What is NH HB 1494 about?

NH HB 1494 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1494?

Diane Pauer is the primary sponsor of NH HB 1494, joined by 15 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-10
Latest action
2026-06-01 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 96; eff. 04/1/2027
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Diane Pauerprimary
  • Jonah Orion Wheelercosponsor
  • James L Creightoncosponsor
  • Jim V. Maggiorecosponsor
  • Bill M. Gannoncosponsor
  • Michael I Moffettcosponsor
  • Kenneth L Weylercosponsor
  • David H. Watterscosponsor
  • James Creightoncosponsor
  • Michael Moffettcosponsor
  • Kenneth Weylercosponsor
  • Jonah Wheelercosponsor
  • Jim Maggiorecosponsor
  • David Watterscosponsor
  • Jennifer Mandelbaumcosponsor
  • Bill Gannoncosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-06-01

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 96; eff. 04/1/2027

  2. 2026-05-18

    Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. 2026-05-18

    Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147

  4. 2026-05-18

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

    enrolled

  5. 2026-04-03

    Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  6. 2026-03-20

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13

    committee-passage-favorable

  7. 2026-03-11

    Hearing: 03/17/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:45 am; SC 10

  8. 2026-02-09

    Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 4

    introduction,referral-committee

  9. 2026-02-05

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 16

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  10. 2026-01-27

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/16/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 5 P. 13

    committee-passage-favorable

  11. 2026-01-20

    Executive Session: 01/16/2026 11:00 am GP 154

  12. 2026-01-08

    Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 11:00 am GP 154

  13. 2025-12-10

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 22

    introduction,referral-committee

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Official source

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1479&inflect=2

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