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NH HB693
NH HB693Relative to ballot counting procedures and permitting the hand counting of ballots.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a voter may request to have their ballot counted by hand rather than by an electronic ballot counting device. The bill also provides that the selectmen and town clerk are permitted to hand count ballots cast in an election.
AI Summary
This bill allows voters to request their ballots be counted by hand instead of using an electronic ballot counting device, and it also permits local officials, specifically the selectmen and town clerk, to conduct a hand count of ballots to confirm election results or if an electronic machine fails. The bill amends existing laws regarding voting procedures and the duties of election officials, and it will take effect 60 days after its passage, with potential for increased local expenditures due to the time and resources required for hand counting.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Susan Porcelli (R)*,
J.D. Bernardy (R),
Claudine Burnham (R),
Sayra Devito (R),
Sanjeev Manohar (D),
Linda McGrath (R),
Sandra Panek (R),
Kristine Perez (R),
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 (on 01/07/2026)
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