Bill > HB389

This bill modifies campaign finance reporting requirements for candidates in New Hampshire, specifically focusing on those who spend $1,000 or less during an election cycle. Candidates who do not exceed $1,000 in campaign expenditures will now be required to attest to this fact by checking a specific checkbox on their campaign finance reporting form. The new form will include a checkbox with language that allows candidates to confirm they have not spent more than $1,000 during the prescribed reporting period. Candidates who do spend more than $1,000 will continue to be required to file detailed campaign finance statements as previously mandated by existing law. The bill applies to candidates running for various state and county offices, including governor, councilor, state senator, state representative, and county officer. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its passage, and according to the fiscal note, it is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually from 2025 through 2028.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0289&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB389