Except as set forth in subparagraph IV, the online campaign finance system of the secretary of state for filing reports required under this chapter shall be mandatory as of the dates set forth in this section.
I.As of November 27, 2024, candidates and political committees of candidates for the election of governor, executive council, and state senator shall file all reports required under this chapter pursuant to the online campaign finance system prescribed by the secretary of state.
II.As of November 25, 2026, candidates and political committees of candidates for the election of state house of representatives, county commissioner, and all other offices shall file all reports required under this chapter pursuant to the online campaign finance system prescribed by the secretary of state.
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Except as set forth in subparagraph IV, the online campaign finance system of the secretary of state for filing reports required under this chapter shall be mandatory as of the dates set forth in this section.
I. As of November 27, 2024, candidates and political committees of candidates for the election of governor, executive council, and state senator shall file all reports required under this chapter pursuant to the online campaign finance system prescribed by the secretary of state.
II. As of November 25, 2026, candidates and political committees of candidates for the election of state house of representatives, county commissioner, and all other offices shall file all reports required under this chapter pursuant to the online campaign finance system prescribed by the secretary of state.
III. As of November 27, 2024, all political committees, other than political committees of candidates in RSA 664:9-a II, shall file all reports required under this chapter pursuant to the online campaign finance system prescribed by the secretary of state.
IV. Any political committee of a candidate or candidate may apply to the secretary of state on a form under oath prescribed by the secretary of state asking for a waiver of the requirements of RSA 664:9-a stating the following:
(a) The candidate has less than $3,000 in receipts or expenditures; and
(b) The candidate does not possess a computer or the skills to file statements pursuant to the online campaign finance system prescribed by the secretary of state.
V. The secretary of state shall have the discretion to waive the requirements of RSA 664:9-a I-III for the election cycle during which the waiver is requested and shall notify the applicant in writing within 10 days of receiving the waiver whether the request is granted. The requirements of RSA:9-c and RSA:9-d cannot be waived and shall be followed if the waiver application is approved.