HB 116 (2023)
Eliminate filing fee for state representatives
Summary:
Increases the filing fee for candidates running for governor and US Senator from $100 to $10,000 and for US Representative from $50 to $5,000. This bill then removes the filing fee of $2 for state representatives. The bill also increases the number of signed primary petitions required for primary ballot candidates who do not pay the filing fees.
The House amended the bill to instead only remove the filing fee of $2 for state representatives.
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
Status Detail:
Killed in the House
Public Hearing Date:
01/31/2024 10:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 202-204
House Voting Date:
03/07/2024
Want hearing dates, vote records or the full bill text? See more on the Statehouse website
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=142&inflect=2
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