HB 186-FN – AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

15Mar2011… 0551h

2011 SESSION

11-0216

03/10

HOUSE BILL 186-FN

AN ACT relative to the definition of political communication.

SPONSORS: Rep. Bates, Rock 4; Rep. Comerford, Rock 9; Rep. Horrigan, Straf 7; Rep. D. McGuire, Merr 8; Sen. Boutin, Dist 16

COMMITTEE: Election Law

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill eliminates implicit advocacy from the definition of political advertising.

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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

15Mar2011… 0551h

11-0216

03/10

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eleven

AN ACT relative to the definition of political communication.

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

1 Definitions; Political Advertising. Amend RSA 664:2, VI to read as follows:

VI. “Political advertising” means any communication, including buttons or printed material attached to motor vehicles, which expressly [or implicitly] advocates the success or defeat of any party, measure, or person at any election.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2012.

LBAO

11-0216 Amended 03/21/11

HB 186-FN - FISCAL NOTE

AN ACT relative to the definition of political communication.

FISCAL IMPACT: