This bill amends the current voting laws to allow all registered voters to participate in state and presidential primaries, irrespective of their declared party affiliation. The existing law, RSA 659:14, is repealed and replaced with new provisions that enable any registered voter, whether affiliated with a party or undeclared, to request the ballot of any recognized political party during primary elections. However, the bill stipulates that voters may only cast a ballot in one party's primary per election.
The new legal language emphasizes inclusivity in the electoral process by removing restrictions based on party affiliation, thereby broadening voter participation in primaries. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, ensuring that the changes are implemented in a timely manner.