HB 1081 — requiring political committees to certify with the secretary of state whether they have, or anticipate having, less than $1,000 in receipts or expenditures in an election cycle.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 39
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Summary
requiring political committees to certify with the secretary of state whether they have, or anticipate having, less than $1,000 in receipts or expenditures in an election cycle.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 39
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Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
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Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 5 P. 22
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Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
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Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:50 pm GP 158
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 5
Sponsors
- Heath Howard · Cosponsor
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka · Cosponsor
- Connie Lane · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Connie Lane Democrat
Co-sponsors (2)
- Heath Howard Democrat
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
Not signed on (412)
412 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1081 do?
- requiring political committees to certify with the secretary of state whether they have, or anticipate having, less than $1,000 in receipts or expenditures in an election cycle.
- Who sponsors HB 1081?
- HB 1081 is sponsored by Heath Howard (Democrat), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, and Connie Lane (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 1081?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1081?
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