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Committee hears proposal to shorten short‑term hotel threshold to 30 days for meals & rooms tax
Summary
Lawmakers discussed an amendment to HB 1068 to define short‑term hotel stays as 30 days (rather than six months) to align with neighboring states and ease recruitment of traveling workers. DRA said it lacks immediate revenue estimates; committee postponed final action pending data.
The committee opened a work session on HB 1068, legislation that would change the definition of "hotel" and the treatment of meals and rooms (M&R) tax refunds for short‑term occupancies.
Supporters said lowering the short‑term threshold to 30 days — consistent with nearby states such as Massachusetts — would make New Hampshire more competitive for traveling professionals like nurses and temporary workers who otherwise face higher…
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