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HB 295

making school building aid program funds nonlapsing.

2025 Regular Session

HB 295 allows New Hampshire school building aid funds to carry over unused to future years instead of reverting to the state, providing districts greater project completion flexibility.

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
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Bill Summary · HB 295

Legislative bill overview

HB 295 would make funds allocated through New Hampshire's school building aid program "nonlapsing," meaning unspent appropriations would carry over to subsequent fiscal years rather than reverting to the state general fund. Currently, unused funds are returned to the state at the end of each budget period, requiring reallocation in future years.

Why is this important

School construction and renovation projects often extend across multiple budget cycles due to planning delays, permitting processes, or phased implementation. Nonlapsing funds would allow school districts greater flexibility to complete multi-year projects without losing allocated money, potentially reducing administrative burden and ensuring more predictable funding for infrastructure improvements.

Potential points of contention

  • State budget impact: Nonlapsing funds reduce the state's ability to reallocate money to other priorities or address budget shortfalls, potentially constraining fiscal flexibility for lawmakers
  • Accountability concerns: Extended carry-over periods could weaken oversight of how funds are spent and create unclear timelines for project completion
  • Precedent for other programs: Approval might pressure lawmakers to make other state aid programs nonlapsing, further reducing budget flexibility and creating fiscal management complications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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