Bill Text: NH SB106 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Vetoed) 2019-09-19 - Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 106 Become Law: Regular Calendar 15Y-9N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 09/19/2019; Senate Journal 22 [SB106 Detail]
Download: New_Hampshire-2019-SB106-Enrolled.html
SB 106 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES
03/28/2019 1200s
2019 SESSION
19-0982
05/04
SENATE BILL 106
AN ACT relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.
SPONSORS: Sen. Feltes, Dist 15
COMMITTEE: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill modifies the definition of political advocacy organization for purposes of the political expenditures 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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03/28/2019 1200s 19-0982
05/04
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nineteen
AN ACT relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Political Expenditures and Contributions; Definition of Political Advocacy Organization. Amend RSA 664:2, XXII to read as follows:
XXII. "Political advocacy organization" means any entity, including, but not limited to, an organization described in RSA 664:2, III, that [spends $5,000] makes expenditures of $2,500 or more in a calendar year to pay for [a communication that is functionally equivalent to express advocacy because, when taken as a whole, such communication is likely to be interpreted by a reasonable person only as advocating the election or defeat of] communications that refer to a clearly identified candidate or candidates or the success or defeat of a measure or measures, [taking into account whether the communication involved mentions a candidacy or a political party, or takes a position on a candidate's character, qualifications, or fitness for office] and are publicly distributed within 60 days before a primary or general election to an audience that includes members of the electorate for the office sought by the candidate or one or more of the candidates, regardless of whether the communication or communications expressly advocate a vote for or against the candidate or candidates or for the success or defeat of a measure or measures. In this paragraph, expenditures do not include expenses for candidate forums, including, but not limited to, spending for advertisements, marketing, or event expenses.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
