HB 1081 · 2026 · House · Election Law Committee
Political committee low-funds certification
AI-generatedrequiring 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.
Requires political committees to certify with the secretary of state whether they have, or anticipate having, less than $1,000 in receipts or expenditures during an election cycle.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill requires 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.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site
“Any political committee not subject to a registration fee under RSA 664:3 which has any outstanding debt, obligation, or surplus following the election cycle shall have its registration automatically renewed for the next election cycle.”
“Statements shall continue to be filed according to RSA 664:6, I until a zero balance is reported.”
“All political committees shall file an electronic confirmation notice with the secretary of state's office certifying whether or not they have expended, or received, more than $1,000 in the prior election cycle.”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Heath HowardDDeputy Ranking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
Public testimony
86 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony
98% support2% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I am an independent voter, and I have become increasingly alarmed by the corruption in our state. Our elected officials spend more time passing laws to benefit their out-of-state and international donors than they do listening to and passing laws for NH citizens.…”
“We want to encourage voter registration early, when there is still time to track down the appropriate documentation.”
“Rape kits provide essential evidence, which must be properly handled and preserved in order for victims to have access to to everything which brings them the best chance for justice, and healing.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate9–7Overall56% yea
- Feb 5, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted
Hearings and debates
- Jan 20, 2026Public hearingHouse Election Law4:57:27–5:05:267m 59slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
- Jan 27, 2026Public hearingHouse Election Law1:29:07–1:29:3528slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Executive Session
- Feb 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 5
- Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:50 pm GP 158
- Jan 27, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
- Jan 27, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 5 P. 22
- Jan 28, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
- Feb 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 39
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.