Title I, The State and Its Government

I. A legislator or legislative employee who receives an honorarium, expense reimbursement, or tickets or free admission with a value of greater than $50 to a political, charitable, or ceremonial event under RSA 14-C:2, IV(b)(9)(A), (B), or (C) shall file a report with the secreta…

I. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to legislation when: (a) The legislator has a conflict of interest with the subject of the legislation as defined in RSA 14-B:1, I; and (b) The legislator or a member of the…

A legislator shall not be required to recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity regarding preparation, review, or approval or disapproval of the state budget or general revenue bills.

Those persons who hold any of the following powers, responsibilities, or interest having substantial influence over the affairs of the organization may include, but are not limited to, the following: I. Voting members of the governing body; II. Presidents, chief executive officer…

Whether a person holds a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the organization shall be determined based on the totality of the circumstances. Facts and circumstances tending to show that a person has substantial influence over the affairs of an organiza…

Facts and circumstances tending to show that a person does not have substantial influence over the affairs of an organization include, but are not limited to, the following: I. The person has taken a bona fide vow of poverty as an employee, agent, or on behalf, of a religious org…

The secretary of state shall establish a form for reporting of receipt of an honorarium or expense reimbursement, or other such report required by this chapter, which may be in paper or electronic form. I. The report shall include at a minimum the following information, which sha…

The secretary of state shall furnish all forms required under this chapter. All persons filing a report under this chapter shall file with the secretary of state. The reports shall be held in the original form for 6 years from the date of filing, after which time they may be dest…

Any person who knowingly fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or knowingly files a false report shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be an absolute defense in any prosecution under this chapter that the person acted in reliance upon an advisory opinion on the…

It shall be the duty of the attorney general to examine the reports which are made under this chapter to the secretary of state and to compel such returns be made to comply with the law.

This chapter shall not be construed to: I. Prevent receptions, breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, dances, or picnics or like events from being held for the sole purpose of raising political contributions, provided such contributions comply with and are reported as required by RSA 66…