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Committee report: Jan. 16 executive session outcomes for the Municipal & County Government Committee
Summary
After public hearings, the committee voted in executive session on several bills: ITL recommendations for HB 16‑59, HB 15‑28, HB 16‑74, HB 13‑24 and HB 1,400; 'ought to pass' recommendations for HB 14‑94, HB 11‑05 and HB 16‑89. Roll calls and tallies were recorded on Jan. 16, 2026.
The House Municipal & County Government Committee concluded public hearings Jan. 16 and moved into executive session to consider reports and recommendations. The committee recorded the following formal actions and roll‑call outcomes:
- HB 16‑59 (veterans property‑tax exemption for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans): Motion to recommend INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE (ITL) carried 16–0. (Mover: Rep. Franz; seconder: Rep. Fracht.)
- HB 15‑28 (methods for rescinding local tax caps): Motion to recommend ITL carried 14–2. (Mover: Rep. Germano; seconder: Rep. Davis.)
- HB 16‑74 (homestead exemption for certain lower‑income property owners): Motion to recommend ITL carried 16–0; sponsor was not present at the hearing. (Mover: Rep. McDonald; seconder: Rep. Walker.)
- HB 13‑24 (exempting land and buildings of Masonic Lodges/Associations): Motion to recommend ITL carried 14–2. (Mover: Rep. Murphy; seconder: Rep. Colby.)
- HB 1,400 (property‑tax exemption/credit opt‑out mechanism): Motion to recommend ITL carried 16–0. (Mover: Rep. Stavus; seconder: Rep. Walker.)
- HB 14‑94 (increase max optional veterans/combat/surviving spouse credits): Motion OUGHT TO PASS carried 16–0. (Mover: Rep. Maggiore; seconder: Rep. Walker.)
- HB 11‑05 (four‑year terms for certain Belknap County offices): Motion OUGHT TO PASS carried 15–1. (Mover: Rep. Gerard; seconder: Rep. Stavis.)
- HB 16‑89 (term of office for certain Merrimack County offices): Motion OUGHT TO PASS carried 15–1. (Mover: Rep. Karazinsky; seconder: Rep. Guthrie.)
Clerk roll calls were recorded in the transcript; the chair indicated that, unless otherwise noted, committee reports for these items would be placed on the House consent calendar. Members preparing committee reports were given internal deadlines (reports due to chair by midnight Sunday).
