This bill, titled "AN ACT relative to electioneering by public employees," aims to regulate the activities of public employees during election periods. It repeals and reenacts RSA 659:44-a, establishing that no public employee may engage in electioneering while performing their official duties. The bill defines "electioneering" as actions that advocate for or against candidates, political parties, or warrant articles, including distributing campaign materials, making public statements, and using government resources for such purposes. The definition of "public employee" is expanded to include individuals appointed by the chief executive or legislative body of the public employer, in addition to the existing definition.

The bill also outlines exceptions to these restrictions, allowing lawful participation in public events, neutral voter registration drives, and the provision of impartial information about candidates. It specifies that public employees can assist elected officials with voter guides and conduct public opinion polls, provided they remain neutral. Violations of this section are classified as misdemeanors. The act is set to take effect upon passage, and while it is expected to have indeterminable fiscal impacts on state and local expenditures, it does not project any revenue changes.