This bill mandates that electronic voter checklists be provided in a sortable format, specifically as a spreadsheet or comma-separated values (CSV) file. It amends existing law regarding the procedure for absentee voting, particularly in RSA 657:15, by requiring that candidates and authorized individuals can obtain lists of absentee voter applicants electronically, without charge, if such a format exists. The bill also clarifies that the information provided will exclude voters with valid protective orders and will include specific details such as voter name, address, ID number, and the status of their absentee ballot requests.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions to ensure that if an absentee ballot is sent to an address different from the voter's registered address, that alternate address will also be included in the information provided. It expands the list of individuals who can request absentee voter information to include political parties, while maintaining the exclusion of voters with protective orders. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage.

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