Bill > HB1062

This bill authorizes the secretary of state to conduct random audits of voter citizenship qualifications in New Hampshire by adding a new section to the state's existing voter registration laws. Specifically, the secretary of state may use both governmental and private databases to verify the citizenship of registered voters who initially submitted a voter affidavit as proof of citizenship. If a voter's citizenship is confirmed through an audit, that confirmation will be noted in the statewide voter registration database, and the voter will not be subject to further citizenship audits. In cases where the audits uncover potential non-citizens on the voter checklist, the secretary of state is required to submit that information to the attorney general for further investigation and potential legal action. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing time for implementation of the new audit process. The purpose of these random audits appears to be ensuring the integrity of voter rolls by verifying that only eligible citizens are registered to vote.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1483&inflect=2