City Assessor Dan Lindo told the committee Keene's revaluation shows an average 60% increase in residential values; the committee asked staff to draft resolutions raising many exemptions roughly 65%, readopting the solar exemption with net-metering, and to set veterans credits at newly recommended amounts, including researching an optional combat-service credit.

A Ways and Means subcommittee reviewed House Bill 1648, which would exempt the first $300,000 of owner-occupied property value from the statewide education property tax (SWEPT). DRA and members pressed for modeling, implementation timing and definition fixes; the panel agreed to form a one-year study committee and recommended the bill 'ought to pass as amended.'

HB 1,400 would let individual property owners opt out of paying toward locally adopted property‑tax credits and exemptions by checking a form box; proponents argued choice and fairness while DRA and municipal officials warned of major software, administrative and fiscal consequences. The committee recommended ITL.

HB 1580 would add a 0.75% surcharge on non‑primary residences valued over $500,000 with revenues returning to the municipality where collected; supporters frame it as targeted relief for property‑tax burden while opponents—seasonal homeowners, short‑term rental operators and realtors—say it would unfairly penalize small owners and tourism economies.