Amendment 2025-2580s to HB613 (2025)

Relative to enabling local political subdivisions to vote and set a reduced default budget option.


Revision: May 30, 2025, 2:49 p.m.

Sen. Gray, Dist 6

May 30, 2025

2025-2580s

07/08

 

 

Floor Amendment to HB 613

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

AN ACT relative to use of accessible voting systems.

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

1  New Subparagraphs; Elections; Voting Procedure; Accessible Voting Systems.  Amend RSA 659:20-b by inserting after subparagraph (a) the following new subparagraphs:

(1)  If a city, town, or school district believes the accessible voting system will not be used by a registered voter at an election, the clerk shall post a notice on the website and one other public location between 90 and 180 days prior to the election stating that the accessible voting system will not be available for use on election day unless a registered voter notifies the clerk of their intent to use the system in writing at least 60 days before the election.

(2)  If the clerk does not receive notice from a registered voter of their intent to use the system at least 60 days before the election, the clerk must notify the secretary of state’s office in writing that the accessible voting system will not be used in the city, town, or school election.

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

2025-2580s

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill requires city or town clerks to make specific notices to the public or secretary of state regarding the use of accessible voting machines.