SB0534 CR 2.10.2026 ELMA — Senate Committee Report

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SENATE

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

THE COMMITTEE ON Election Law and Municipal Affairs

to which was referred SB 534-FN

AN ACT relative to foreign funding and influence in constitutional amendment and local ballot question campaigns.

Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill

OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

BY A VOTE OF: 5-0

AMENDMENT # 2026-0645s

Senator David Rochefort

For the Committee

SB 534 strengthens enforcement against foreign funding and influence in campaigns for constitutional amendments and local ballot questions. The amendment further clarifies the definition of “foreign national”, as suggested by the Attorney General’s Office.

Jessica Bourque  271-2104

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

SB 534-FN, relative to foreign funding and influence in constitutional amendment and local ballot question campaigns.

Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.

Senator David Rochefort for the committee.

SB 534 strengthens enforcement against foreign funding and influence in campaigns for constitutional amendments and local ballot questions. The amendment further clarifies the definition of “foreign national”, as suggested by the Attorney General’s Office.