SB47 (2018) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; Enforcement of Election Laws. Amend RSA 5 by inserting after section 6-d the following new section:

5:6-e Enforcement of Election Laws. Upon receipt of a signed written complaint, or upon his or her own motion, the secretary of state, in his or her discretion and with the same power and authority outlined in RSA 5-B:4-a, may conduct investigations to determine whether any violation of RSA 652 through RSA 664 or RSA 666 has occurred and to institute enforcement proceedings and impose penalties relative to any violations found.

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

Changed Version

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1 New Section; Enforcement of Election Laws. Amend RSA 5 by inserting after section 6-d the following new section:

5:6-e Enforcement of Election Laws. Upon receipt of a signed written complaint, or upon his or her own motion, the secretary of state, in his or her discretion and with the same power and authority outlined in RSA 5-B:4-a, may conduct investigations to determine whether any violation of RSA 652 through RSA 664 or RSA 666 has occurred and to institute enforcement proceedings and impose penalties relative to any violations found.

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