This bill amends current law by prohibiting student identification cards from being used as valid photo identification for obtaining a ballot. Specifically, it repeals RSA 659:13, II(a)(5), which previously allowed student IDs to satisfy ballot identification requirements. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

The fiscal impact of this bill is significant, particularly for the University System of New Hampshire (USNH), which anticipates a revenue decline of approximately $141.6 million annually due to the potential influx of out-of-state students registering to vote to qualify for in-state tuition. This could lead to a decrease in out-of-state tuition revenue, prompting USNH to consider raising in-state tuition rates and reducing institutional aid. The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) also expects a budget decrease, estimated between $100,000 and $500,000, but notes that most of its students are New Hampshire residents, resulting in fewer out-of-state students affected by the bill.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the Senate: 659:13