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This bill modifies the powers and composition of cooperative school district budget committees in New Hampshire. Specifically, the bill changes the role of the school board representative on the budget committee from a full voting member to a non-voting ex-officio member. Additionally, the bill expands the budget committee's responsibilities by requiring them to review and make recommendations on all proposed warrant articles or supplemental appropriations involving expenditures. The committee must now vote on each warrant article proposing an appropriation, record those votes, and ensure the votes are printed on the warrant. Furthermore, no additional appropriation can be discussed at public hearings until the budget committee has had a chance to review the proposal and make its recommendation. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide more structured oversight and transparency in the budgetary process for cooperative school districts.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0793&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB394