HB 1081-FN (2026): requiring political committees to certify with the secretary of state whether they have, or anticipate having, less than $1,000 in receipts or expenditures in an election cycle.

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HB 1081-FN (2026)

requiring political committees to certify with the secretary of state whether they have, or anticipate having, less than $1,000 in receipts or expenditures in an election cycle.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 86 people signed in online: 84 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2026, 1:50 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
  • January 27, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
  • February 5, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
  • January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:50 pm GP 158
  • January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  • January 27, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • January 28, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

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