SB 33 - AS INTRODUCED
2017 SESSION
17-0821
03/01
SENATE BILL 33
AN ACT relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.
SPONSORS: Sen. Bradley, Dist 3; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Sen. Innis, Dist 24
COMMITTEE: Election Law and Internal Affairs
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
17-0821
03/01
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seventeen
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; Definitions; 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] makes expenditures of $5,000 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] refers 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] regardless of whether the communication expressly advocates a vote for or against a candidate, and is 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.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 17, 2017 | Senate | Hearing |
| Feb. 23, 2017 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| April 4, 2017 | House | Hearing |
| May 16, 2017 | House | Exec Session |
| Oct. 19, 2017 | House | Exec Session |
| Jan. 9, 2018 | House | Floor Vote |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| Feb. 15, 2018 | House | Floor Vote |
April 12, 2018: Remove from Table (Rep. M. Smith): MF RC 152-174 04/12/2018 HJ 12 P. 12
March 7, 2018: Remove from Table (Rep. M. Smith): MF RC 149-174 03/07/2018 HJ 7 P. 42
Feb. 15, 2018: Lay SB 33 on Table (Rep. B. Griffin): MA RC 162-155 02/15/2018 HJ 4 P. 15
: Special Order to 2/15/2018 Without Objection HJ 3 P. 81
: Special Order to next session day Without Objection HJ 2 P. 47
: Special Order to 1/9/2018 Without Objection HJ 1 P. 104
Jan. 3, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. M. Smith) 01/03/2018 HJ 1 P. 26
Jan. 3, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 01/03/2018 (Vote 18-2; CC)
Oct. 19, 2017: Executive Session: 10/19/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
Oct. 12, 2017: ==RESCHEDULED== Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/12/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
Oct. 10, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/10/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
: Retained in Committee
May 16, 2017: Executive Session: 05/16/2017 10:20 AM LOB 308
April 4, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/04/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
Feb. 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and referred to Election Law HJ 8 P. 45
Feb. 23, 2017: Ought to Pass: RC 14Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/23/2017; SJ 7
Feb. 23, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass; 02/23/2017; SJ 7
Feb. 23, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 9Y-14N, MF; 02/23/2017; SJ 7
Feb. 23, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/23/2017; SC 11
Jan. 17, 2017: Hearing: 01/17/2017, Room 102, LOB, 09:15 am; SC 6
Jan. 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs; SJ 4