This bill amends RSA 654:39 to change the frequency of voter checklist verification from every 10 years to every 5 years. The verification that was previously scheduled for 1981 is now set to occur in 2026 and every 5 years thereafter. The bill specifies that between April 1 and August 1 of 2026 and every 5 years following, supervisors must post notice of their sessions for checklist verification and hold at least one session per month. Additionally, the bill updates the process for striking names from the checklist, including sending notices of failure to reregister by the supervisors or the secretary of state, and outlines the conditions under which a person is deemed reregistered.

The bill also includes provisions for the supervisors to file a certificate with the secretary of state upon completion of the checklist verification. The effective date of the act is 60 days after its passage. The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that the fiscal impact of the legislation is less than $10,000 for the fiscal years 2026 through 2027. Agencies contacted regarding the bill were not listed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 654:39
As Amended by the Senate: 654:39