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This bill is a comprehensive appropriations and budget reduction measure for various state departments in New Hampshire for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill mandates significant budget cuts across multiple state agencies, including a $500,000 reduction for the Legislative Branch, $50,000 for the Governor's Office, $5 million for the Department of Information Technology, $300,000 for Natural and Cultural Resources, $3 million for Environmental Services, $25.5 million for Health and Human Services, $225,000-$240,000 for the Department of State, $254,000-$267,000 for the Human Rights Commission, $1 million for the Liquor Commission, and $5 million for the Department of Corrections. The bill also abolishes numerous positions across various state departments, including multiple positions in the Department of Education, Office of the Child Advocate, Department of Corrections, and other agencies. Additionally, the bill includes detailed estimates of unrestricted revenue for the General Fund, Education Fund, Highway Fund, and Fish and Game Fund, projecting total General Fund revenues of $1.768 billion in fiscal year 2026 and $1.844 billion in fiscal year 2027. The bill also provides specific guidelines for the Lottery Commission's funding and requires certain administrative procedures for budget management and fund transfers. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

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