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NH HB1360

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Osborne

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 7-member Legislative Commission on Municipal Association Oversight to provide legislative oversight of the New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA), a private nonprofit funded through municipal dues from taxpayer funds

  • Requires NHMA to submit annual audited financial statements, Form 990 filings, and itemized expenditure reports detailing salaries, lobbying costs, legal services, training, and administrative expenses within 90 days of fiscal year end

  • Mandates at least one annual public hearing where NHMA must present its finances, activities, and legislative priorities to the commission

  • Automatically prohibits NHMA from lobbying or legislative advocacy if required reports are not filed by the deadline, with the ban continuing until reports are submitted and accepted

  • Authorizes the commission, upon a 5-member vote, to suspend NHMA's lobbying activities for up to one year if the organization materially fails to comply with reporting requirements or acts contrary to member municipalities' interests

Legislative Description

Establishing a legislative commission on municipal association oversight.

Last Action

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Legislative Administration12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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