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Committee hears competing proposals on campaign security, disclosure and public financing
Summary
Lawmakers reviewed bills to allow campaign funds for candidate security (HB 10‑31), require certification for low‑activity committees (HB 10‑81), increase transparency for large outside donors (HB 10‑83 / HB 12‑01), and pilot voter‑funded elections for Executive Council (HB 18‑38). Proponents cited protection from threats and reducing big‑money influence; opponents raised fiscal and practical concerns.
CONCORD — The House Election Law Committee took testimony Thursday on multiple campaign‑finance proposals, touching on candidate safety, small‑committee reporting, donor transparency and a pilot public‑financing plan for Executive Council races.
Representative Wendy Thomas, sponsor of HB 10‑31, said the bill simply allows candidates to use campaign funds for ‘‘reasonable’’ security measures — cameras, alarms, security personnel and cybersecurity — and that the change reflects rising threats to public servants. ‘‘These are not isolated incidents,’’ she told the committee, citing recent national acts of violence and threats she said she has…
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