This bill proposes to change the state primary election date in New Hampshire from September to June, specifically setting it for the second Tuesday in June of every even-numbered year. This amendment will modify RSA 653:8, replacing the previous September date. Additionally, the bill adjusts the timing for voter registration sessions and the filing of nomination papers, shifting references from June to March in several sections, including RSA 654:32, RSA 654:34, and RSA 655:14. The bill also revises deadlines for filing nomination papers, establishing that they must be submitted 11 weeks before the state general election, with certification required by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday 12 weeks prior to the general election.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions for the sessions of the supervisors of the checklist, mandating that they meet on the evening before the candidate filing period begins. The changes aim to streamline the election process by consolidating dates and deadlines related to primary elections. The new legal language will take effect on January 1, 2026, although specific insertions and deletions from current law are not detailed in the summary. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize and enhance the electoral framework in New Hampshire.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 653:8, 654:32, 654:34, 655:14, 655:21, 655:26
As Amended by the Senate: 653:8, 654:32, 654:34, 655:14, 655:21, 655:26, 655:41, 655:43, 655:44, 654:27