HB 1494 (2026): increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
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HB 1494 (2026)
increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Taxes - Local
- Chapter law: 96
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 9, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2026, making it Chapter 96 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Creighton (R - Hills 30)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Jim Maggiore (D - Rock 23)
- Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 14)
- Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- January 16, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 17, 2026, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 122-123
- April 9, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 9, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 11:00 am GP 154
- January 16, 2026: Executive Session: 01/16/2026 11:00 am GP 154
- January 16, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/16/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026
- February 5, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- March 17, 2026: Hearing: 03/17/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:45 am
- April 9, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026)
- May 14, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026
- May 28, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 96; eff. 04/1/2027
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 168 (2017): relative to increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans tax credit.