Bill > HB367

This bill modifies New Hampshire's town election procedures by standardizing the process for adopting different ballot systems (unofficial, partisan, and non-partisan). The bill removes language that previously allowed towns to easily rescind their election system and replaces it with a more structured ballot-based adoption process. Specifically, for each ballot system type (unofficial, partisan, and non-partisan), the bill now requires that if a town wants to change its election method, it must hold a vote using an official ballot where voters can choose "Yes" or "No" to adopting the new system. The proposed change ensures that any new election system will only take effect at the town's next election following the adoption vote. The bill also removes population restrictions for adopting non-partisan ballot systems and maintains that a majority or plurality vote (depending on the system) will determine election outcomes. The new procedures create a more uniform approach to changing town election methods across New Hampshire, making the process for adopting each type of ballot system consistent. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0414&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB367