HB1081 Requiring political committees to certify with the secretary of state whether they have, or anticipate having, less than $1,000 in receipts or expenditures in an election cycle.
Requiring political committees to certify with the secretary of state whether they have, or anticipate having, less than $1,000 in receipts or expenditures in an election cycle.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Improves campaign finance transparency by requiring committees to disclose their expected activity level.
Your Freedom
Adds a certification requirement for political committees, which is a modest reporting obligation.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 39
Sponsor
Connie Lane (D)
The Short Version
Would require political committees to certify whether they expect to raise or spend less than $1,000 in an election cycle. This creates tiered reporting requirements to increase transparency while reducing burden on small committees.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Voters seeking campaign finance transparency
- ▲ Small political committees (streamlined reporting)
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Political committees (additional certification step)
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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