This bill introduces significant amendments to existing election laws to enhance the integrity of the electoral process. It prohibits candidates for specific political offices, including moderator, assistant moderator, clerk, selectperson, inspector of election, and supervisor of the checklist, from participating in the counting of ballots. Additionally, the bill allows for the use of personal information from other state agencies, such as the Department of Safety and the federal Social Security Administration, to verify voter eligibility, thereby ensuring that voter registration records are accurate and up-to-date. The bill also mandates the reporting of low-value campaign donations by political committees, requiring itemized statements to be filed with the Secretary of State if receipts or expenditures exceed $1,000 in an election cycle.

Moreover, the bill includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of contributors who donate $50 or less in an election cycle, exempting their personal identifying information from public disclosure under RSA 91-A. It allows for unitemized receipts for small donations and requires detailed reporting for larger contributions. The bill also addresses the preparation of the master jury list by ensuring that errors in voter and safety department data are reported to the relevant authorities. It facilitates the release of information from motor vehicle registration and driver's license records for voter registration purposes and mandates that political committees register online with the Secretary of State. The effective dates for various sections of the bill are staggered, with some provisions taking effect in late 2025 and others within 60 days of passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 658:31
As Amended by the House: 658:31
As Amended by the Senate: 658:31, 654:45, 654:12, 664:6, 500-A:2, 263:40-a, 5-C:9, 664:3
Version adopted by both bodies: 658:31, 654:45, 654:12, 664:6, 500-A:2, 263:40-a, 5-C:9, 664:3
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 658:31, 654:45, 654:12, 664:6, 500-A:2, 263:40-a, 5-C:9, 664:3