Bill Would Require Release of Tax Returns for New Hampshire Primary Candidates

[TexasTowelie]

Lawmakers in Concord are again considering legislation that would require presidential candidates running in New Hampshire’s primary to release five years of income tax returns.

The bill is sponsored by two Seacoast Democrats, including David Meuse, who told the House Election Law Committee on Tuesday that voters would benefit from increased transparency.

“One of the things that I think we have an opportunity to do here in New Hampshire isn’t just to be first in the nation, but it is also to be first when it comes to transparency,” said Meuse.

During the hearing, lawmakers questioned whether the legislation could face legal challenges as it would add additional criteria to who can run for president beyond what is outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

Read more: https://www.nhpr.org/post/bill-would-require-release-tax-returns-new-hampshire-primary-candidates#stream/0

[greymattermom]

1. So are bills like this the reason

that the Republicans want to skip primaries?

[NewJeffCT]

3. I don't think so

I don't think the fragile Donny Dollhands wants the image of another Republican challenging him.

[obamanut2012]

2. Pprimaries are state run, there is literally no constitutional basis for them

So, I wouldn't think this is an issue, since "tax return filers" aren't a protected class.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

4. Interesting. They don't make it sound like

it would be easy to pass. But it reminds me...at every of the few chances the press gets to ask questions, they should ask, "has the IRS finished your audit yet? How many years worth are they working on?"