Bill > HB1031

This bill enables candidates for state office and state officeholders to use up to $3,000 of campaign funds to pay for security measures without considering it personal use of campaign funds. The security measures must address genuine ongoing dangers or threats directly related to the individual's political role, and must be purchased at usual and normal market rates. Allowable security expenses include non-structural security devices like alarm systems and cameras, structural security devices that are solely for security purposes (such as gates and fencing), professional security personnel services, and cybersecurity software and services. These expenses can cover security for the candidate, their family members, and campaign or office employees. The bill amends existing state law by inserting a new section that clearly defines the parameters for using campaign funds for security, ensuring that such expenditures are reasonable, directly related to political service, and not intended for personal enrichment. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1762&inflect=2