This bill amends existing election laws to enhance the oversight and efficiency of election processes. It empowers inspectors of election to observe all duties performed by supervisors of the checklist, as specified in RSA 654, 655, 657, 658, 659, and 671. Additionally, it establishes a new requirement that any vacancies in the board of supervisors must be filled within 45 days by the town or city moderator. The bill also clarifies the appointment process for inspectors of election, allowing state political committees to appoint inspectors based on the number of voters at polling places, with provisions for additional inspectors if necessary.

Key legal language changes include the insertion of "and Authority" in the title of RSA 658:2, which now includes the authority of inspectors to observe checklist supervisors' duties. The bill also modifies RSA 669:64 to specify that vacancies in the board of supervisors shall be filled by the moderator, rather than the remaining supervisors, and ensures that appointees are from the same political party as the supervisor they are replacing, if applicable. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 658:2, 669:64