This bill amends the verification process for voter checklists by changing the frequency from every 10 years to every 5 years. Specifically, it modifies RSA 654:39 to require that the supervisors verify the checklist in 2026 and subsequently every 5 years thereafter, instead of the previous 10-year interval. The bill also stipulates that between April 1 and August 1 of each verification year, supervisors must post notices of their sessions in two locations, including the town or city's website, and hold at least one session per month for eligible voters to register or reregister.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions to ensure that individuals who have not registered or reregistered are notified at least 30 days prior to their names being struck from the checklist. It clarifies that a person is considered reregistered if they voted in any election within the four years preceding the verification or if they were added to the checklist since the last general election. The bill also requires supervisors to file a certificate with the secretary of state upon completing the verification process, ensuring compliance with the new verification timeline. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 654:39