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HB 1083 · 2026 · House · Election Law Committee

Political donation source disclosure

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requiring the disclosure of the source of certain political donations in state elections.

Requires persons or business organizations making certain independent campaign expenditures to disclose the original sources of those expenditures.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires persons or business organizations making certain independent campaign expenditures to disclose the expenditures' original sources.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Russell MuirheadDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Election Law
  • Rep. Connie LaneDRanking Member· Election Law

Public testimony

161 signed in online · 20 wrote testimony

99% support1% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Out of state groups with lots of money are trying to affect the outcome of our state elections. This bill helps make transparent who is vested in the outcomes of certain bills.”
— Louise Ewing, Antrimsupports
“This bill will increase transparency of campaign contributions and has a relatively low cost compared to the overall State budget. I'm surprised this requirement isn't already part of NH campaign finance law.…”
— Kay May, Amherstsupports
“If the state of NH would pay its fair share, we taxpayers would save far more on property taxes. Stop the gop tax scam for once and for all. NH must fund public education.…”
— Kathy Archibald, Warrensupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2010:00 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-01-2710:10 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-02-0310:10 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 5
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 02:15 pm GP 158
  3. Jan 27, 2026House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  4. Feb 3, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  5. Feb 3, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 7 P. 31
  6. Feb 11, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 188-161 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 65

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.