New HampshireProposal would repeal solar system property tax exemption
The failed 2026 bill proposed ending the property tax exemption for solar energy systems starting April 1, 2027.
What it does
The proposal would repeal the laws defining solar energy systems and exempting them from property taxes. The repeal would take effect April 1, 2027, if enacted.
Argument forRemoving the exemption could help state officials compare property values across towns without counting solar systems as exempt property.
Argument againstSolar system owners could face property taxes on systems that the proposed repeal would no longer exempt, raising their costs.
More detail
The proposal would repeal the laws defining solar energy systems and exempting them from property taxes. The proposal covers the statutory definition of solar energy systems and their property tax exemption. The proposed repeal would take effect April 1, 2027, if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died on table
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 19Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16Died on table
- Feb 12Lay HB1002 on Table (Rep. Guthrie): MA RC 187-157 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 57Minor
- Vote recorded Table. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 2Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Feb 2Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/27/2026 (Vote 10-6; RC) HC 6 P. 19Minor
- Jan 21Executive Session: 01/27/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
- Jan 8Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
- 2025
- Nov 7Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 2Introduced
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