HB195: relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.

CHAPTER 118

HB 195 - FINAL VERSION

22Mar2023... 0986h

2023 SESSION

23-0493

08/04

HOUSE BILL 195

AN ACT relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.

SPONSORS: Rep. Lane, Merr. 16

COMMITTEE: Election Law

ANALYSIS

This bill modifies the definition of political advocacy organization for purposes of political expenditure and contribution laws.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

22Mar2023... 0986h 23-0493

08/04

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Three

AN ACT relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

118:1 Political Action Committee; Definitions. RSA 664:2, XXII is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

XXII. "Political advocacy organization" means any entity that makes expenditures of $2,500 or more in a calendar year for communication that is functionally equivalent to express advocacy such that, when taken as a whole, such communication is likely to be interpreted, all or in part, by a reasonable person as advocating the election or defeat of a candidate or candidates, or the success or defeat of a measure or measures, taking into account whether the communication involved mentions a candidacy, a political party, or takes a position on a candidate's character, qualifications, or fitness for office.

118:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Approved: June 30, 2023

Effective Date: August 29, 2023