1 Obtaining a Ballot. Amend the section heading of RSA 659:13 to read as follows:

659:13 Obtaining a Ballot .

2 Obtaining a Ballot; Use of Out-of-State Identification. RSA 659:13, I(b) is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

(b)(1) The voter, unless challenged as provided for in RSA 659:27 through 659:33, shall then be asked to present proof of his or her identity meeting the requirements of paragraph II.

(2) If the photo identification is an out-of-state driver's license or nondriver's identification card, the ballot clerk shall check the statewide centralized voter registration database to determine if this license or identification has been used previously in an election in New Hampshire. If so, the voter shall be denied the privilege of voting. If not, the ballot clerk shall record the state of issuance on the checklist in accordance with uniform procedures developed by the secretary of state in a color designated for such entries. The supervisors of the checklist or designee shall record the license or identification number, the state of issuance, name and address shown on the voter's driver's license or identification card, along with the voter's current address in the statewide centralized voter registration database or submit the information to the secretary of state to be entered into the database. The ballot clerk shall then give the voter one of each ballot to be voted on in that election which shall be folded as it was upon receipt from the secretary of state. The ballot clerk shall also mark the checklist using a ruler or other straight edge to ensure accuracy of the mark in order to show that the voter obtained his or her ballot. The ballot clerk shall also advise the voter that this out-of-state license or identification may not be used for voting purposes again.

(3) If the voter presents such proof of identity as provided in paragraph II, except as provided in subparagraph I(b)(2), to the ballot clerk, the ballot clerk shall give the voter one of each ballot to be voted on in that election which shall be folded as it was upon receipt from the secretary of state. The ballot clerk shall also mark the checklist using a ruler or other straight edge to ensure accuracy of the mark in order to show that the voter obtained his or her ballot.

3 Obtaining a Ballot; Using Out-of-State Identification. Amend RSA 659:13, II(a)(1)-(2) to read as follows:

(1) A driver's license issued by any state or the federal government.

(2) An identification card issued under RSA 260:21, RSA 260:21-a, or RSA 260:21-b or a nondriver's identification card issued by the motor vehicles division, department, agency, or office of any other state.

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

1 Obtaining a Ballot. Amend the section heading of RSA 659:13 to read as follows:

659:13 Obtaining a Ballot ; Use of Out-of-State Identification .

2 Obtaining a Ballot; Use of Out-of-State Identification. RSA 659:13, I(b) is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

(b)(1) The voter, unless challenged as provided for in RSA 659:27 through 659:33, shall then be asked to present proof of his or her identity meeting the requirements of paragraph II.

(2) If the photo identification is an out-of-state driver's license or nondriver's identification card, the ballot clerk shall check the statewide centralized voter registration database to determine if this license or identification has been used previously in an election in New Hampshire. If so, the voter shall be denied the privilege of voting. If not, the ballot clerk shall record the state of issuance on the checklist in accordance with uniform procedures developed by the secretary of state in a color designated for such entries. The supervisors of the checklist or designee shall record the license or identification number, the state of issuance, name and address shown on the voter's driver's license or identification card, along with the voter's current address in the statewide centralized voter registration database or submit the information to the secretary of state to be entered into the database. The ballot clerk shall then give the voter one of each ballot to be voted on in that election which shall be folded as it was upon receipt from the secretary of state. The ballot clerk shall also mark the checklist using a ruler or other straight edge to ensure accuracy of the mark in order to show that the voter obtained his or her ballot. The ballot clerk shall also advise the voter that this out-of-state license or identification may not be used for voting purposes again.

(3) If the voter presents such proof of identity as provided in paragraph II, except as provided in subparagraph I(b)(2), to the ballot clerk, the ballot clerk shall give the voter one of each ballot to be voted on in that election which shall be folded as it was upon receipt from the secretary of state. The ballot clerk shall also mark the checklist using a ruler or other straight edge to ensure accuracy of the mark in order to show that the voter obtained his or her ballot.

3 Obtaining a Ballot; Using Out-of-State Identification. Amend RSA 659:13, II(a)(1)-(2) to read as follows:

(1) A driver's license issued by any state or the federal government. A driver 's license issued by any state other than New Hampshire shall not be used at more than one election as identification.

(2) An identification card issued under RSA 260:21, RSA 260:21-a, or RSA 260:21-b or a nondriver's identification card issued by the motor vehicles division, department, agency, or office of any other state. An identification card issued by any state other than New Hampshire shall not be used at more than one election as identification.

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