Bill > HB308

This bill amends the existing election law to require election checklists to include a new column where ballot clerks can annotate when a voter presents a form of photo identification issued by a state other than New Hampshire. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing statute governing the preparation of checklists to mandate that when a voter provides an out-of-state ID, the checklist will now have a space to record the state or source of that identification. This change aims to provide additional documentation about voter identification during the voting process. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and according to its fiscal note, it does not require additional funding or create new positions. The Department of State has indicated that they will need further clarification from the legislature about the precise details to be captured in this new column, and potential system changes may be necessary to implement the requirement. The bill represents a minor procedural modification to New Hampshire's election documentation process, focusing on tracking the origin of identification used by voters.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0461&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB308