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NH SB 534

enacted

relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did NH SB 534 pass?

Yes. NH SB 534 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-07-15): Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 314; Effective 01/01/2027

What is NH SB 534 about?

NH SB 534 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.”.

Who sponsors NH SB 534?

Kevin A. Avard, Kevin Avard are the primary sponsors of NH SB 534, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-11-24
Latest action
2026-07-15 — Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 314; Effective 01/01/2027
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kevin A. Avardprimary
  • Kevin Avardprimary
  • Diane E. Kelleycosponsor
  • Jim A Kofaltcosponsor
  • Regina Birdsellcosponsor
  • Sharon M. Carsoncosponsor
  • Sharon Carsoncosponsor
  • Shane Siroiscosponsor
  • Jim Kofaltcosponsor
  • Shane A Siroiscosponsor
  • Diane Kelleycosponsor
  • Diane Pauercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-07-15

    Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 314; Effective 01/01/2027

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  2. 2026-07-01

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

  3. 2026-07-01

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56

  4. 2026-06-29

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

    enrolled

  5. 2026-06-04

    Conference Committee Report # 2026-2030c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14

  6. 2026-06-04

    Conference Committee Report 2026-2030c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  7. 2026-06-04

    Conference Committee Report 2026-2030c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 3

  8. 2026-05-28

    Conference Committee Report # 2026-2030c Filed 05/28/2026; As Amended by the House HC 22

  9. 2026-05-22

    Conferee Change; Senator Birdsell Replaces Senator Rosenwald; SJ 14

  10. 2026-05-22

    Conferee Change: Rep. Lane Replaces Rep.Burnham 05/22/2026 HJ 14

  11. 2026-05-22

    Conferee Change: Rep. Lane Replaces Rep.Burnham 05/22/2026 HJ 14 P. 34

  12. 2026-05-21

    Conferee Change; Senator Rosenwald Replaces Senator Perkins Kwoka; SJ 14

  13. 2026-05-21

    Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/22/2026, 02:00 pm, Room 159, GP

  14. 2026-05-21

    Speaker Appoints: Reps. Berry, Qualey, Wood, Burnham 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  15. 2026-05-21

    Speaker Appoints: Reps. Berry, Qualey, Wood, Burnham 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 10

  16. 2026-05-21

    House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Berry): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  17. 2026-05-21

    House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Berry): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 10

  18. 2026-05-21

    President Appoints: Senators Gray, Lang, Perkins Kwoka; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  19. 2026-05-21

    Sen. Gray Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  20. 2026-05-14

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 24

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  21. 2026-05-06

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/05/2026 (Vote 24-0; CC) HC 19 P. 14

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  22. 2026-04-28

    Division I Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  23. 2026-04-28

    Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 230

  24. 2026-04-23

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1406h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 54

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  25. 2026-04-23

    Amendment # 2026-1406h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 54

  26. 2026-04-23

    Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 54

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  27. 2026-04-15

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1406h (NT) 04/09/2026 (Vote 18-0; RC)

    committee-passage-favorable

  28. 2026-04-09

    Executive Session: 04/09/2026 01:30 pm GP 158

  29. 2026-04-08

    Subcommittee Work Session: 04/09/2026 01:00 pm GP 158

  30. 2026-04-01

    Subcommittee Work Session: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  31. 2026-03-23

    Public Hearing: 03/31/2026 11:00 am GP 158

  32. 2026-02-26

    Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 5 P. 124

    introduction,referral-committee

  33. 2026-02-12

    Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0645s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

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  34. 2026-02-12

    Committee Amendment # 2026-0645s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  35. 2026-02-10

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0645s, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6

    committee-passage-favorable

  36. 2026-01-22

    Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am; SC 3

  37. 2025-11-24

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 1

    introduction,referral-committee

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