This bill mandates that electronic voter checklists be provided in a sortable format, specifically as a spreadsheet or comma-separated values (CSV) file. The amendments to RSA 657:15 include provisions for candidates and political parties to obtain lists of absentee voter applicants from the clerk and the secretary of state, respectively. The lists will exclude voters with valid protective orders and will contain specific information such as voter name, address, ID number, and details regarding the absentee ballot request and return dates. Notably, the bill adds the requirement for the inclusion of the voter's address in the statewide list for political parties.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if an electronic copy of the absentee voter list exists, it must be provided at no charge in accordance with RSA 91-A. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of absentee voting information while ensuring the protection of certain voters' privacy.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 657:15
As Amended by the House: 657:15
As Amended by the Senate: 657:15