Bill Text - SB418 (2022)

Relative to verification of voter affidavits.


Revision: April 28, 2022, 10:16 a.m.

Rep. Lynn, Rock. 7

April 27, 2022

2022-1870h

04/10

 

 

Amendment to SB 418-FN

 

Amend RSA 659:23-a, II(b) as inserted by section 2 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

(b)  An affidavit voter verification letter, in duplicate form, which lists all the documents required to qualify to vote in the state of New Hampshire.  The authorized election official shall mark on both copies of the verification letter which qualifying documents were not provided, thereby necessitating voting by affidavit ballot.  One copy of the affidavit verification letter shall be given to the voter; the other copy shall be retained by the authorized election official.  The voter shall be required to return their copy of the affidavit verification letter and a copy of any required documentation to the secretary of state in the provided prepaid U.S. Postal Service envelope within 7 days of the date of the election in order for the ballot to be certified.