This bill amends RSA 671:18 to establish that certain school district offices are incompatible for election purposes. Specifically, it prohibits individuals from holding multiple incompatible positions simultaneously, such as a member of the school board and the district moderator, treasurer, auditor, or an elected school budget committee member. Additionally, it restricts individuals employed in salaried positions within a school administrative unit from serving as school board members in any district within that unit. The bill clarifies that salaried positions include roles such as teachers, custodians, administrators, and others.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision stating that no person may file a declaration of candidacy for two or more elected offices that are deemed incompatible, nor may they file for an office that conflicts with one they currently hold. This aims to streamline the election process and ensure that candidates are not in positions that could lead to conflicts of interest. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 671:18
HB1234 text: 671:18