Senate Passes SB 230, Staff for NH Attorney General’s Office to Strengthen Election law, Campaign Fi

March 21, 2019

Contacts: Sara Persechino

Phone: (603) 271-3479

Email: Sara.Persechino@leg.state.nh.us

CONCORD, NH—Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed SB 230, requiring the Attorney General to hire staff to supervise election law, campaign finance law, and lobbying matters.

Senator Dan Feltes (D-Concord), prime sponsor of SB 230, released the following statement after the vote:

“If we’re serious about election law, campaign finance reform, and lobbying law enforcement, we need the staff to do the enforcement. Today’s passage of SB 230 is a critical step forward to ensure the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office has the resources to enforce our laws and ensure there is the necessary oversight and accountability to reinforce public confidence in the system.”