Samantha Fillmore

Samantha Fillmore is the Senior State Government Relations Manager at Heartland Impact. Samantha specializes in Budget & Tax issues, State of Emergency Statutes, Governor's Powers, Big Tech Censorship, and Free Speech.

Research and Impact: Ohio Affordable, Reliable, and Clean Legislation Passes the Ohio Senate

June 12, 2026

This week, Ohio Senate Bill 294 passed the Ohio Senate. This legislation provides guidance to the state’s Power Siting Board on the intent of the General Assembly that the energy powering the…

Research & Impact: Iowa House Introduces Legislation That Would Restrict Governor’s Emergency Powers

April 7, 2026

The Iowa House of Representatives has introduced legislation that would reform Iowa’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Iowa House File 2694 would limit the governor’s authority to regulate places of worship, conduct…

Research & Commentary: Iowa House Introduces Study Legislation That Would Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers

April 7, 2026

The Iowa House of Representatives has introduced legislation that would reform Iowa’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Iowa House Study Bill 726 would limit the governor’s emergency powers, strengthen protections for religious…

Testimony Before the New Hampshire Senate Committee on Health and Human Services on House Bill 1735 Regarding Access to Individualized Investigational Treatments

April 1, 2026

Testimony Before the New Hampshire Senate Committee on Health and Human Services on House Bill 1735 Regarding Access to Individualized Investigational Treatments Heartland Impact April 1, 2026 Chairman Rochefort, Vice…

Testimony Before the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee in support of House Concurrent Resolution 32

March 20, 2026

Testimony Before the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee in support of House Concurrent Resolution 32 March 20, 2026 Chairman Guthrie, Members of the Committee: Thank you for holding this hearing…

Research & Impact: Florida Senate Introduces Legislation That Would Tidy Up Governor’s Emergency Powers

March 17, 2026

The Florida Senate has introduced legislation that would reform Florida’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Florida Senate Joint Resolution 1584 proposes constitutional amendments requiring Senate confirmation for gubernatorial appointments and removals, and…

Research & Impact: Florida House Introduces Legislation That Would Tidy Up Governor’s Emergency Powers

March 17, 2026

The Florida House of Representatives has introduced legislation that would reform Florida’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Florida House Joint Resolution 1527 proposes constitutional amendments requiring Senate confirmation for gubernatorial appointments and…

Research & Impact: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in Oklahoma

March 5, 2026

The Sooner State is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. Oklahoma Senate Bill 933 would expand…

Testimony Before the Kansas House Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions in Support of SB 375

March 4, 2026

Testimony Before the Kansas House Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions in Support of SB 375 Heartland Impact March 4, 2026 Chairman Hoheisel and Members of the Committee: Thank you…

Testimony Before the South Dakota House Commerce and Energy Committee in Support of HB 1224

February 20, 2026

Testimony Before the South Dakota House Commerce and Energy Committee in Support of HB 1224 Heartland Impact February 20, 2026 Chairwoman Lems and Members of the Committee: Thank you for…