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Clerks and municipal budget officials warn eliminating SB2 default budget could force abrupt cuts or special meetings
Summary
Witnesses opposing HB1355 said removing the SB2 default budget would expose towns and school districts to contract and timing risks, potentially forcing service cuts or special meetings to meet payroll and contractual obligations; proponents said eliminating the default makes voter choices more meaningful.
House Bill 1355 would eliminate the default budget mechanism for municipalities that use RSA 40:13 (SB2); under current practice a default budget protects continuity if a proposed operating budget fails. Supporters argue removing the default makes voters’ November decisions more consequential; opponents said the change risks breaking contractual obligations and operational continuity.
Heather Robbitai, a Marramac…
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