This bill proposes amendments to election laws by changing references from "votes" to "ballots" throughout various sections of the law. The changes are intended to clarify terminology and ensure consistency in the language used in election procedures. Key amendments include the requirement for a political organization to gather signatures from registered voters equaling 3 percent of the total ballots cast in the previous state general election for nominations, as well as stipulations regarding write-in candidates and recount procedures.

Additionally, the bill outlines the fees associated with recounts based on the percentage difference between the applying candidate's votes and the declared winner's votes, with specific amounts designated for different office levels. It also establishes that candidates can only apply for one recount under certain conditions and details the notification process for candidates involved in recounts. The bill is a request from the secretary of state and aims to streamline election processes by standardizing the terminology used in the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 655:42, 659:88, 659:91-a, 660:1, 660:2, 660:3, 660:6, 669:31
As Amended by the Senate: 655:42, 659:88, 659:91-a, 660:1, 660:2, 660:3, 660:6, 669:31