New Hampshire income and taxes

Median gross rent includes contract rent and estimated tenant-paid utilities. Multifamily development and infrastructure rules concern rental supply and costs, without demonstrating new rental units or a change in median rent. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained New Hampshire evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

329:1 Zoning; Grant of Power; Parking Ordinances. Amend RSA 674:16, VII to read as follows: VII. In its exercise of the powers granted under this subdivision, the local legislative body of a city, town, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places may regulate accessory parking for vehicles, but shall not require more than one residential parking space per unit or require that the parking space per unit be garaged. 329:2 Multi-Family Residential Development on Commercially Zoned Land; Amendment to Zoning Regulations; Conversion of Multi-Family Dwelling Units Permitted. Amend RSA 674:80, IV to read as follows: IV. [] Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter municipal authority under RSA 674:43, I to require site plan review for multi-family dwelling units. Consistent with the purpose of this section, for multi-family dwelling units proposed in commercial districts existing, created, or expanded after July 1, 2026, municipalities may impose frontage, setbacks, and height requirements; provided that such requirements shall not differ from what is allowed for commercial development. Multi-family dwelling units shall be allowed as a matter of right, and municipalities shall not enforce additional requirements unless expressly authorized by this section. Nothing in this section shall prohibit enforcement of applicable state fire, building, and other requirements under RSA 153, RSA 155-A, and RSA 485-A. V. A municipality shall allow pre-existing nonconforming structures to be converted to multi-family dwelling units or mixed use provided that the structure’s envelope is not altered to further violate zoning district dimensional requirements. VI. Any owner of commercially-zoned property improperly denied an application for multi-family housing, or who is subjected to requirements beyond those allowed in this section, and who is thereby required to file suit against the municipality in order to exercise the property rights thus recognized, shall be entitled to be reimbursed reasonable attorney's fees incurred as a direct result. 329:3 New Chapter; Special Assessment Districts. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 162-U the following new chapter:CHAPTER 162-VSPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 162-V:1 Authority. The governing body of any city or town may enter into special assessment memorandums of understanding with 60 percent of properties' owners to establish special assessment districts and spending programs for the purpose of financing public infrastructure improvements necessary to serve new development. 162-V:2 Improvements Authorized. I. Infrastructure improvements eligible for financing under this chapter shall include: (a) Roads, sidewalks, street lighting, and traffic control devices; (b) Water mains, sewer lines, stormwater management facilities, and related appurtenances; (c) Utility extensions directly serving the district; and (d) Streetscape or parking improvements incidental to development. II. General government buildings, schools, or facilities that do not directly and specially benefit parcels within the district shall not be financed under this chapter. 162-V:3 Apportionment of Costs. I. Assessments shall be levied only against properties that receive a direct and ascertainable benefit from the improvements. II. The governing body shall determine the method of apportionment, which may include frontage, lot size, number of units, assessed value, or other reasonable metric. III. No parcel shall be assessed in an amount greater than the special benefit conferred upon it. 162-V:4 Financing. I. Municipalities may issue bonds to finance improvements within the district, to be repaid solely from assessments levied under this chapter. II. Assessments may be collected in annual installments over a period not to exceed 20 years. III. Assessments shall constitute a lien on the property with the same priority and enforcement as property taxes. 162-V:5 Procedure. I. Establishment of a district shall require the governing body of any city or town to enter into special assessment memorandums of understanding with 60 percent of properties' owners. II. Notice of the proposed district shall be mailed to each affected property owner and published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 14 days prior to the hearing. 162-V:6 Appeals. Any property owner subject to an assessment may appeal the apportionment of costs to the governing body within 30 days of notice, and thereafter to the superior court pursuant to RSA 677. 162-V:7 Dissolution. A district shall dissolve upon repayment of all obligations or earlier by vote of the governing body, provided all costs have been satisfied. 329:4 Department of Business and Economic Affairs; Expansion of Housing Infrastructure Municipal Grant Program. The department of business and economic affairs shall expand its housing infrastructure municipal grant program to allow for sewer, water, and road upgrades for new housing units. 329:5 Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Appropriation. The sum of $1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 is hereby appropriated to the department of business and economic affairs for the purpose of providing grants for sewer, water, and road upgrades for new housing units under its housing infrastructure municipal grant program. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. 329:6 Multi-Family Residential Development on Commercially Zoned Land; Amendment to Zoning Regulations; Conversion of Multi-Family Dwelling Units Permitted. Amend RSA 674:80, V to read as follows: V. [] Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter municipal authority under RSA 674:43, I to require site plan review for multi-family dwelling units. Consistent with the purpose of this section, for multi-family dwelling units proposed in commercial districts existing, created, or expanded after July 1, 2026, municipalities may impose frontage, setbacks, and height requirements; provided that such requirements shall not differ from what is allowed for commercial development. Multi-family dwelling units shall be allowed as a matter of right, and municipalities shall not enforce additional requirements unless expressly authorized by this section. Nothing in this section shall prohibit enforcement of applicable state fire, building, and other requirements under RSA 153, RSA 155-A, and RSA 485-A. VI. A municipality shall allow pre-existing nonconforming structures to be converted to multi-family dwelling units or mixed use provided that the structure’s envelope is not altered to further violate zoning district dimensional requirements. VII. Any owner of commercially-zoned property improperly denied an application for multi-family housing, or who is subjected to requirements beyond those allowed in this section, and who is thereby required to file suit against the municipality in order to exercise the property rights thus recognized, shall be entitled to be reimbursed reasonable attorney's fees incurred as a direct result. 329:7 Contingency. If HB 1010 of the 2026 regular legislative session becomes law, section 2 of this act shall not take effect and section 6 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage. If HB 1010 of the 2026 regular legislative session does not become law, section 2 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage and section 6 of this act shall not take effect. 329:8 Contingent Renumbering. If HB 1433 of the 2026 regular legislative session becomes law: RSA 162-V as inserted by section 3 of this act shall be renumbered as RSA 162-X. If HB 1433 of the 2026 regular legislative session does not become law: RSA 162-V as inserted by section 3 of this act shall be renumbered as RSA 162-W. 329:9 Effective Date. I. Sections 2 and 6 of this act shall take effect as provided in section 7 of this act. II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Median gross rent includes contract rent and estimated tenant-paid utilities. Multifamily development and infrastructure rules concern rental supply and costs, without demonstrating new rental units or a change in median rent. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained New Hampshire evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

329:1 Zoning; Grant of Power; Parking Ordinances. Amend RSA 674:16, VII to read as follows: VII. In its exercise of the powers granted under this subdivision, the local legislative body of a city, town, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places may regulate accessory parking for vehicles, but shall not require more than one residential parking space per unit or require that the parking space per unit be garaged. 329:2 Multi-Family Residential Development on Commercially Zoned Land; Amendment to Zoning Regulations; Conversion of Multi-Family Dwelling Units Permitted. Amend RSA 674:80, IV to read as follows: IV. [] Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter municipal authority under RSA 674:43, I to require site plan review for multi-family dwelling units. Consistent with the purpose of this section, for multi-family dwelling units proposed in commercial districts existing, created, or expanded after July 1, 2026, municipalities may impose frontage, setbacks, and height requirements; provided that such requirements shall not differ from what is allowed for commercial development. Multi-family dwelling units shall be allowed as a matter of right, and municipalities shall not enforce additional requirements unless expressly authorized by this section. Nothing in this section shall prohibit enforcement of applicable state fire, building, and other requirements under RSA 153, RSA 155-A, and RSA 485-A. V. A municipality shall allow pre-existing nonconforming structures to be converted to multi-family dwelling units or mixed use provided that the structure’s envelope is not altered to further violate zoning district dimensional requirements. VI. Any owner of commercially-zoned property improperly denied an application for multi-family housing, or who is subjected to requirements beyond those allowed in this section, and who is thereby required to file suit against the municipality in order to exercise the property rights thus recognized, shall be entitled to be reimbursed reasonable attorney's fees incurred as a direct result. 329:3 New Chapter; Special Assessment Districts. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 162-U the following new chapter:CHAPTER 162-VSPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 162-V:1 Authority. The governing body of any city or town may enter into special assessment memorandums of understanding with 60 percent of properties' owners to establish special assessment districts and spending programs for the purpose of financing public infrastructure improvements necessary to serve new development. 162-V:2 Improvements Authorized. I. Infrastructure improvements eligible for financing under this chapter shall include: (a) Roads, sidewalks, street lighting, and traffic control devices; (b) Water mains, sewer lines, stormwater management facilities, and related appurtenances; (c) Utility extensions directly serving the district; and (d) Streetscape or parking improvements incidental to development. II. General government buildings, schools, or facilities that do not directly and specially benefit parcels within the district shall not be financed under this chapter. 162-V:3 Apportionment of Costs. I. Assessments shall be levied only against properties that receive a direct and ascertainable benefit from the improvements. II. The governing body shall determine the method of apportionment, which may include frontage, lot size, number of units, assessed value, or other reasonable metric. III. No parcel shall be assessed in an amount greater than the special benefit conferred upon it. 162-V:4 Financing. I. Municipalities may issue bonds to finance improvements within the district, to be repaid solely from assessments levied under this chapter. II. Assessments may be collected in annual installments over a period not to exceed 20 years. III. Assessments shall constitute a lien on the property with the same priority and enforcement as property taxes. 162-V:5 Procedure. I. Establishment of a district shall require the governing body of any city or town to enter into special assessment memorandums of understanding with 60 percent of properties' owners. II. Notice of the proposed district shall be mailed to each affected property owner and published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 14 days prior to the hearing. 162-V:6 Appeals. Any property owner subject to an assessment may appeal the apportionment of costs to the governing body within 30 days of notice, and thereafter to the superior court pursuant to RSA 677. 162-V:7 Dissolution. A district shall dissolve upon repayment of all obligations or earlier by vote of the governing body, provided all costs have been satisfied. 329:4 Department of Business and Economic Affairs; Expansion of Housing Infrastructure Municipal Grant Program. The department of business and economic affairs shall expand its housing infrastructure municipal grant program to allow for sewer, water, and road upgrades for new housing units. 329:5 Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Appropriation. The sum of $1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 is hereby appropriated to the department of business and economic affairs for the purpose of providing grants for sewer, water, and road upgrades for new housing units under its housing infrastructure municipal grant program. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. 329:6 Multi-Family Residential Development on Commercially Zoned Land; Amendment to Zoning Regulations; Conversion of Multi-Family Dwelling Units Permitted. Amend RSA 674:80, V to read as follows: V. [] Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter municipal authority under RSA 674:43, I to require site plan review for multi-family dwelling units. Consistent with the purpose of this section, for multi-family dwelling units proposed in commercial districts existing, created, or expanded after July 1, 2026, municipalities may impose frontage, setbacks, and height requirements; provided that such requirements shall not differ from what is allowed for commercial development. Multi-family dwelling units shall be allowed as a matter of right, and municipalities shall not enforce additional requirements unless expressly authorized by this section. Nothing in this section shall prohibit enforcement of applicable state fire, building, and other requirements under RSA 153, RSA 155-A, and RSA 485-A. VI. A municipality shall allow pre-existing nonconforming structures to be converted to multi-family dwelling units or mixed use provided that the structure’s envelope is not altered to further violate zoning district dimensional requirements. VII. Any owner of commercially-zoned property improperly denied an application for multi-family housing, or who is subjected to requirements beyond those allowed in this section, and who is thereby required to file suit against the municipality in order to exercise the property rights thus recognized, shall be entitled to be reimbursed reasonable attorney's fees incurred as a direct result. 329:7 Contingency. If HB 1010 of the 2026 regular legislative session becomes law, section 2 of this act shall not take effect and section 6 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage. If HB 1010 of the 2026 regular legislative session does not become law, section 2 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage and section 6 of this act shall not take effect. 329:8 Contingent Renumbering. If HB 1433 of the 2026 regular legislative session becomes law: RSA 162-V as inserted by section 3 of this act shall be renumbered as RSA 162-X. If HB 1433 of the 2026 regular legislative session does not become law: RSA 162-V as inserted by section 3 of this act shall be renumbered as RSA 162-W. 329:9 Effective Date. I. Sections 2 and 6 of this act shall take effect as provided in section 7 of this act. II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

The fact counts OASDI beneficiaries. Benefit screening, applications and representative-payee protections concern a narrow group of potential or existing OASDI beneficiaries. SSI and veterans’ benefits covered by the same law are outside this fact. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained New Hampshire evidence context: Social Security beneficiaries. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

287:1 New Section; Dependent Children; Federal Benefits. Amend RSA 126-A by inserting after section 6 the following new section: 126-A:6-a Dependent Children; Eligibility For and Appointment of Representative Payee to Manage Federal Benefits. I. For all children in the care of the department, the department shall determine whether each child is receiving benefits administered by the Social Security Administration or the Veterans Administration within 60 days after the child enters the department's care. If the department determines that a child is not receiving benefits but may be eligible for federal benefits, the department shall apply for the benefits on behalf of the child. II. If a child is already receiving benefits before entering the department's care with an appointed representative payee in place, the department shall not seek to change the payee appointment unless the current payee has been deemed unsuitable or other circumstances warranting a payee change are met in accordance with the federal regulations for naming a successor payee. If there is no payee or if the department applies for benefits on behalf of the child, the department shall identify, in consultation with the child and the child's representative, a representative payee in accordance with 20 C.F.R. sections 404.2021 and 416.621 and encourage the identified individual to apply to the Social Security Administration to be appointed as the child's representative payee. The department shall apply to become the representative payee only if no other suitable candidate is available. 287:2 New Paragraphs; Use and Management of Federal Benefits. Amend RSA 126-A:6-a by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraphs: III. If the department is determined by the court to serve as the representative payee: (a) The department shall not use the child's federal benefits, other benefits, savings, or assets to pay for or reimburse the department or this state for any of the costs of the child's care in accordance with the phase-in schedule under subparagraph (b). (b) In addition to any amount required to be set aside by the department under federal law and the division for children, youth and families policy, the department shall conserve the following amounts on behalf of the child: (1) Beginning July 1, 2028, the department shall conserve 25 percent of the child's federal benefits. (2) Beginning July 1, 2030, the department shall conserve 50 percent of the child's federal benefits. (3) Beginning July 1, 2032, the department shall conserve 75 percent of the child's federal benefits. (4) Beginning July 1, 2034, the department shall conserve 100 percent of the child's federal benefits. (c) The department may use the child's federal benefits for the child's unmet needs beyond what the department is obligated or required to pay. (d) The department shall establish an appropriate account to use and conserve the child's benefits in the child's best interest for current unmet needs and future needs in a manner consistent with federal and state asset and resource limits. The account may include any of the following: (1) A special needs trust. (2) A pooled special needs trust. (3) An Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) savings account, established pursuant to RSA 195-K and section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code. (4) Any other trust account determined not to interfere with social security or asset limitations for any other benefit program. (e) The department shall provide an annual accounting as to the use, application, or conservation of the child's federal benefits to the child, the child's representative, and the child's parents or guardians. IV. The department shall notify the child, the child's parents, unless parental rights have been terminated, the child's guardian, the child's current placement, the child’s court appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem, and the child's attorney of any application or decision related to a child's federal benefits. In providing notice of any denial of benefits, the department shall explain that there is a right to appeal, the process for filing an appeal, and the names and contact information of organizations that might be available to provide pro bono or reduced fee legal assistance. V. The department shall annually review cases of children in the department's care to determine whether a child may have become eligible for benefits after the department's initial assessment. VI. Notwithstanding any other law, on termination of the department's responsibility for the child, the department shall release any moneys remaining to the child's credit pursuant to the requirements of the funding source or, in the absence of any requirements, shall release the remaining moneys to: (a) The child, if the child is at least 18 years of age or is emancipated; or (b) The person who is responsible for the child if the child is a minor and not emancipated. VII. For purposes of this section, a "child in the care of the department" means the department has custody or guardianship over the child or the child is in a court-ordered placement or other out-of-home placement under the supervision of the department. 287:3 ABLE Accounts. The department of health and human services shall develop and complete the processes and procedures for establishing ABLE accounts for children in its custody for whom it serves as representative payee no later than June 30, 2027. The department may utilize federal Title IV-E funds it secures pursuant to the 2025, 141:310 for this purpose. 287:4 Policies and Procedures Regarding Federal Benefits for Dependent Children. The department of health and human services shall develop the necessary policies and procedures, establish process workflows, and conduct necessary staff training to facilitate implementation of this act on or before June 30, 2028. To assist in completing the tasks required to begin implementation of these requirements, the department may hire a consultant with knowledge of other states’ efforts to develop necessary policies and procedures to manage federal benefits for children in state custody. 287:5 Executive Order. In accordance with the federal executive order entitled "Fostering the Future for American Children and Families" dated November 13, 2025, the department of health and human services shall seek all available federal resources to fund the provisions of this act. 287:6 Applicability. RSA 126-A:6-a, as inserted by section 1 of this act and amended by section 2 of this act, shall apply only to children in the care of the department of health and human services on or after July 1, 2027. 287:7 Fiscal Committee Approval. The department of health and human services may request additional general funds from the fiscal committee of the general court to implement section 3 of this act, relative to establishing ABLE accounts for children in the department's custody for whom it serves as representative payee. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for sums approved out of any funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. 287:8 Effective Date. I. Section 1 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2027. II. Section 2 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2028. III. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.

The fact counts OASDI beneficiaries. Benefit screening, applications and representative-payee protections concern a narrow group of potential or existing OASDI beneficiaries. SSI and veterans’ benefits covered by the same law are outside this fact. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained New Hampshire evidence context: Social Security beneficiaries. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

287:1 New Section; Dependent Children; Federal Benefits. Amend RSA 126-A by inserting after section 6 the following new section: 126-A:6-a Dependent Children; Eligibility For and Appointment of Representative Payee to Manage Federal Benefits. I. For all children in the care of the department, the department shall determine whether each child is receiving benefits administered by the Social Security Administration or the Veterans Administration within 60 days after the child enters the department's care. If the department determines that a child is not receiving benefits but may be eligible for federal benefits, the department shall apply for the benefits on behalf of the child. II. If a child is already receiving benefits before entering the department's care with an appointed representative payee in place, the department shall not seek to change the payee appointment unless the current payee has been deemed unsuitable or other circumstances warranting a payee change are met in accordance with the federal regulations for naming a successor payee. If there is no payee or if the department applies for benefits on behalf of the child, the department shall identify, in consultation with the child and the child's representative, a representative payee in accordance with 20 C.F.R. sections 404.2021 and 416.621 and encourage the identified individual to apply to the Social Security Administration to be appointed as the child's representative payee. The department shall apply to become the representative payee only if no other suitable candidate is available. 287:2 New Paragraphs; Use and Management of Federal Benefits. Amend RSA 126-A:6-a by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraphs: III. If the department is determined by the court to serve as the representative payee: (a) The department shall not use the child's federal benefits, other benefits, savings, or assets to pay for or reimburse the department or this state for any of the costs of the child's care in accordance with the phase-in schedule under subparagraph (b). (b) In addition to any amount required to be set aside by the department under federal law and the division for children, youth and families policy, the department shall conserve the following amounts on behalf of the child: (1) Beginning July 1, 2028, the department shall conserve 25 percent of the child's federal benefits. (2) Beginning July 1, 2030, the department shall conserve 50 percent of the child's federal benefits. (3) Beginning July 1, 2032, the department shall conserve 75 percent of the child's federal benefits. (4) Beginning July 1, 2034, the department shall conserve 100 percent of the child's federal benefits. (c) The department may use the child's federal benefits for the child's unmet needs beyond what the department is obligated or required to pay. (d) The department shall establish an appropriate account to use and conserve the child's benefits in the child's best interest for current unmet needs and future needs in a manner consistent with federal and state asset and resource limits. The account may include any of the following: (1) A special needs trust. (2) A pooled special needs trust. (3) An Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) savings account, established pursuant to RSA 195-K and section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code. (4) Any other trust account determined not to interfere with social security or asset limitations for any other benefit program. (e) The department shall provide an annual accounting as to the use, application, or conservation of the child's federal benefits to the child, the child's representative, and the child's parents or guardians. IV. The department shall notify the child, the child's parents, unless parental rights have been terminated, the child's guardian, the child's current placement, the child’s court appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem, and the child's attorney of any application or decision related to a child's federal benefits. In providing notice of any denial of benefits, the department shall explain that there is a right to appeal, the process for filing an appeal, and the names and contact information of organizations that might be available to provide pro bono or reduced fee legal assistance. V. The department shall annually review cases of children in the department's care to determine whether a child may have become eligible for benefits after the department's initial assessment. VI. Notwithstanding any other law, on termination of the department's responsibility for the child, the department shall release any moneys remaining to the child's credit pursuant to the requirements of the funding source or, in the absence of any requirements, shall release the remaining moneys to: (a) The child, if the child is at least 18 years of age or is emancipated; or (b) The person who is responsible for the child if the child is a minor and not emancipated. VII. For purposes of this section, a "child in the care of the department" means the department has custody or guardianship over the child or the child is in a court-ordered placement or other out-of-home placement under the supervision of the department. 287:3 ABLE Accounts. The department of health and human services shall develop and complete the processes and procedures for establishing ABLE accounts for children in its custody for whom it serves as representative payee no later than June 30, 2027. The department may utilize federal Title IV-E funds it secures pursuant to the 2025, 141:310 for this purpose. 287:4 Policies and Procedures Regarding Federal Benefits for Dependent Children. The department of health and human services shall develop the necessary policies and procedures, establish process workflows, and conduct necessary staff training to facilitate implementation of this act on or before June 30, 2028. To assist in completing the tasks required to begin implementation of these requirements, the department may hire a consultant with knowledge of other states’ efforts to develop necessary policies and procedures to manage federal benefits for children in state custody. 287:5 Executive Order. In accordance with the federal executive order entitled "Fostering the Future for American Children and Families" dated November 13, 2025, the department of health and human services shall seek all available federal resources to fund the provisions of this act. 287:6 Applicability. RSA 126-A:6-a, as inserted by section 1 of this act and amended by section 2 of this act, shall apply only to children in the care of the department of health and human services on or after July 1, 2027. 287:7 Fiscal Committee Approval. The department of health and human services may request additional general funds from the fiscal committee of the general court to implement section 3 of this act, relative to establishing ABLE accounts for children in the department's custody for whom it serves as representative payee. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for sums approved out of any funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. 287:8 Effective Date. I. Section 1 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2027. II. Section 2 of this act shall take effect July 1, 2028. III. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.

Household money income includes wages before taxes. An exemption for qualifying minor league baseball players concerns a narrow earnings component, not all workers, after-tax income or a demonstrated change in the statewide median. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained New Hampshire evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

146:4 Minimum Wage; Overtime and Recordkeeping Exemption; Minor League Baseball Players. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 279:1, X to read as follows: X. "Employee" means and includes every person who may be permitted, required, or directed by any employer, in consideration of direct or indirect gain or profit, to engage in any employment, but shall not include any person exempted from the definition of employee as stated in RSA 281-A:2, VI(b)(2), (3), or (4), or RSA 281-A:2, VII(b), or any person who has entered into a contract to play baseball at a minor league level and who is compensated pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement that expressly provides for wages and working conditions, or a person providing services as part of a residential placement for individuals with developmental, acquired, or emotional disabilities, or any person who meets all of the following criteria:

Household money income includes wages before taxes. An exemption for qualifying minor league baseball players concerns a narrow earnings component, not all workers, after-tax income or a demonstrated change in the statewide median. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained New Hampshire evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

146:4 Minimum Wage; Overtime and Recordkeeping Exemption; Minor League Baseball Players. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 279:1, X to read as follows: X. "Employee" means and includes every person who may be permitted, required, or directed by any employer, in consideration of direct or indirect gain or profit, to engage in any employment, but shall not include any person exempted from the definition of employee as stated in RSA 281-A:2, VI(b)(2), (3), or (4), or RSA 281-A:2, VII(b), or any person who has entered into a contract to play baseball at a minor league level and who is compensated pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement that expressly provides for wages and working conditions, or a person providing services as part of a residential placement for individuals with developmental, acquired, or emotional disabilities, or any person who meets all of the following criteria: