A quiet day at the State House produced a single bill movement worth tracking. HB 1031, which would let candidates for state office use campaign funds for personal security, moved from inactive to active status in the Senate.
On the Move
HB 1031 — Campaign funds for candidate security Sponsored by Rep. Wendy Thomas (D), this bill would clarify that personal security measures are a legitimate campaign expense for candidates seeking state office. Current law does not explicitly address security spending, leaving candidates uncertain about whether such costs qualify. The bill now has active status in the Senate, meaning it is under consideration rather than sitting idle.
Candidates at all levels have reported increased threats in recent election cycles. If enacted, the change would apply to candidates for state office in New Hampshire, potentially affecting how campaign committees budget and report expenditures to the Secretary of State.
To see how your state senator or representative is positioned on this bill or others moving through the legislature, visit nhpolitics.org/find-your-rep.