HB267 (2009) Detail

Relative to the definition of "election."


CHAPTER 50

HB 267 – FINAL VERSION

2009 SESSION

09-0822

03/09

HOUSE BILL 267

AN ACT relative to the definition of “election.”

SPONSORS: Rep. Fields, Belk 2; Rep. Boyce, Belk 5; Rep. Coffey, Merr 6; Sen. Downing, Dist 22

COMMITTEE: Election Law

ANALYSIS

This bill clarifies the definition of “election” in RSA 664.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

09-0822

03/09

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nine

AN ACT relative to the definition of “election.”

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

50:1 Definitions; Election. Amend RSA 664:2, I to read as follows:

I. “Election” means any general biennial or special election, [and] political party primary, [except] or presidential preference [delegate primaries] primary as provided in RSA 664:1.

50:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Approved: May 22, 2009

Effective Date: July 21, 2009