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The Taxes & Inflation Bill
New Hampshire bill would cap taxes and spending to inflation
Relative to increases in state tax rates and debts.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would limit how much the state and local districts can raise taxes or borrow, tying any increases to inflation and population growth.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens could keep taxes from rising faster than their paychecks, and they could sue the government if it breaks the rule, so they have a check on spending.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill caps state spending increases at the 4‑year average inflation rate, up to 2.5 %.
- Local districts can only raise spending by inflation plus population change.
- Excess revenue above the cap goes into a rainy‑day fund or must be refunded or used to repay debt.
- Citizens can sue the state or local governments for violations and may get attorney fees and up to 20 times those costs.
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