This bill proposes to eliminate the filing fee for individuals seeking to become candidates for the office of state representative. The current law requires a payment of $2, which the bill aims to change to $0. This amendment is made to RSA 655:19-c, I(f), effectively removing any financial barrier for filing as a candidate for this position.

The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage. The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that the fiscal impact of this legislation will be less than $10,000 annually for the fiscal years 2024 through 2027. The New Hampshire Municipal Association has been contacted in relation to this bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 655:19-c
As Amended by the House: 655:19-c