Bill > HB1601

This bill requires the secretary of state to develop a voter education program focused on informing voters about recent changes to voting laws, with funding of $50,000 to be sourced from the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002. HAVA is a federal law designed to improve the administration of elections by providing funds to states to enhance election systems, modernize voting equipment, and improve voter access. The secretary of state will use these funds to create educational materials and make them available to voters in the state. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, and while the Department of State notes that a voter education program already exists, they also suggest that the $50,000 budget might limit the program's potential outreach. The fiscal note indicates that the expenditure will occur in fiscal year 2027, with no additional revenue or appropriations expected, and the funding will come directly from existing HAVA funds.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2401&inflect=2