Bill > HB1695

This bill modifies New Hampshire's laws regarding voter guides for constitutional amendments by requiring that when a constitutional amendment is proposed by the general court or constitutional convention, the voter's guide must include clear language explaining the potential outcomes of passing or defeating the amendment. The bill mandates that the voter's guide statement be printed directly on the ballot immediately below the constitutional amendment question, unless doing so would require an additional ballot page. In cases where the voter's guide would create an extra page, it must instead be distributed alongside the ballot but not processed through ballot counting devices. Additionally, the joint committee on legislative facilities retains the option to separately print and distribute voter's guides before the election. The changes aim to provide voters with more transparent and accessible information about the potential implications of constitutional amendments, helping them make more informed voting decisions. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Government Affairs

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1730&inflect=2