Bill > HB1391

This bill establishes a temporary commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election in New Hampshire, which would be a new approach to primary voting. The commission will consist of nine members, including two representatives and two senators (equally split between Republican and Democratic parties), the Secretary of State, a non-partisan civics education organization representative, a Town and City Clerks Association member, a Municipal Association representative, and a local election official. Legislative members will receive mileage reimbursement, and the commission will be required to research single ballot primaries, evaluate their potential implementation in New Hampshire, and develop recommendations. The commission must hold its first meeting within 90 days of the bill's effective date, with five members constituting a quorum, and must elect a chairperson from among its members. By November 1, 2027, the commission is required to submit a comprehensive report of its findings and recommendations to key state officials and institutions. The bill includes a provision that the commission itself will be repealed on November 1, 2027, after completing its study and reporting its findings.

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