This bill mandates that the secretary of state periodically review the forms and procedures associated with voter checklist duties. Specifically, it amends RSA 654:25 to include new provisions that require the secretary to evaluate the usability of these forms and procedures, as well as to determine the estimated resource and time requirements for completing the forms and performing the procedures. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate and updated voter information, which includes full name, domicile address, mailing address, and party affiliation, while also allowing for certain protections for voters under valid protective orders.

In addition to the new insertions, the bill retains existing requirements for the content of checklists and the maintenance of voter data. It clarifies that while the public checklist must include essential voter information, the names and addresses of voters with protective orders will be kept on a separate nonpublic list, ensuring their privacy. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, reinforcing the commitment to improving the efficiency and security of voter checklist management.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 654:25