Bill Text - HB1188 (2010)

Relative to nominating a political organization by nomination papers.


Revision: Dec. 10, 2009, midnight

HB 1188 – AS INTRODUCED

2010 SESSION

10-2424

03/09

HOUSE BILL 1188

AN ACT relative to nominating a political organization by nomination papers.

SPONSORS: Rep. Jasper, Hills 27

COMMITTEE: Election Law

ANALYSIS

This bill changes the number of names required to nominate a political organization by nomination papers.

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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

10-2424

03/09

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Ten

AN ACT relative to nominating a political organization by nomination papers.

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

1 Nomination by Nomination Papers; Number. Amend RSA 655:42, III to read as follows:

III. It shall require the names of registered voters equaling [3] 1-1/2 percent of the total [votes cast] number of registered voters at the previous state general election to nominate by nomination papers a political organization.

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