This bill amends the current law regarding the counting of write-in votes in towns or cities that utilize a ballot counting device approved by the ballot law commission. Specifically, it allows moderators to use the printed or digitally displayed images of write-in votes generated by these devices instead of manually examining each ballot. A significant addition to this process is the requirement for a second witness, who must also be a sworn-in election official, to be present during the counting of these votes.

The bill modifies RSA 659:64-a, I by inserting language that mandates the presence of another sworn-in election official when counting write-in votes using the device's output. This change aims to enhance the transparency and integrity of the vote counting process. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 659:64-a
As Amended by the House: 659:64-a