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S2577Introduced in the Senate

Enables the town of Portsmouth to adopt, repeal, or modify their tax classification plan for any tax year on and after December 31, 2026.

Passed

Introduced by Linda Ujifusa, District 11

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TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Enables the town of Portsmouth to adopt, repeal, or modify their tax classification plan for any tax year on and after December 31, 2026.

Where it stands

Effective without Governor's signature

May 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · April 28, 2026

67

Yes

0

No

8

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommends passage

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)

  5. Senate read and passed

  6. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  7. Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)

  8. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

  9. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)

  10. House passed in concurrence

  11. Transmitted to Governor

  12. Effective without Governor's signature

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