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NH SB103
NH SB103Relative to the number of polling stations that are available for certain towns and cities during a general election which includes the election for the office of President of the United States.
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
12/19/2025
12/19/2025
Crossed Over
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill: I. Requires towns and cities to have at least one polling place per every 15,000 registered voters unless the town or city has received approval from the secretary of state and attorney general for fewer locations. II. Allows the secretary of state and attorney general to create conditions for towns and cities to follow if they seek to utilize one polling place for more than 15,000 voters.
AI Summary
This bill requires towns and cities to provide at least one polling place for every 15,000 registered voters during general elections where the President of the United States is elected, based on the voter checklist from January 1st of that year. However, towns and cities can use fewer polling places if they submit a plan to the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, detailing how they will manage potential delays related to traffic flow, parking, voter check-in, same-day registrations, and other factors specified by these officials. The Secretary of State and Attorney General can approve these plans, potentially with conditions, or request more information before making a decision. This act will take effect 60 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Keith Murphy (R)*,
Ross Berry (R),
James Gray (R),
Tim Lang (R),
Jason Osborne (R),
Diane Pauer (R),
Last Action
Special Order to the Present Time, Without Objection, Motion Adopted; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3 (on 02/05/2026)
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