This bill, titled "AN ACT relative to electioneering by public employees," aims to regulate the activities of public employees during election periods. It repeals and reenacts RSA 659:44-a, establishing that no public employee may engage in electioneering while performing their official duties. The definition of "public employee" is expanded to include individuals appointed by the chief executive or legislative body of the public employer, despite previous exclusions. The bill also prohibits the use of government property or equipment for electioneering purposes and defines "electioneering" to encompass various activities aimed at influencing voter decisions, such as distributing campaign materials or making public statements regarding candidates or measures.

Additionally, the bill outlines exceptions that allow for lawful political participation in public events, the use of public spaces for political activities, and neutral voter registration drives by public employees. It permits the provision of factual information about candidates from official documents, as long as it is presented impartially. Violations of this section are classified as misdemeanors. The bill is set to take effect upon passage and is expected to have indeterminable fiscal impacts on state and local expenditures due to potential changes in the judicial and correctional systems.