Bill H.450 proposes amendments to the process of appointing recount committees in the event of contested elections and recounts. The bill mandates that candidates must nominate disinterested individuals to serve on the recount committee, ensuring that those appointed do not have any personal stakes in the election outcome. Specifically, the Superior Court is prohibited from appointing any interested parties to the recount committee. The bill also clarifies the definition of a "disinterested individual" as someone who is not related to or subordinate to the candidates and does not share any direct financial interest with them.

The bill amends current law by requiring candidates to submit lists of at least ten disinterested nominees for the recount committee and establishes a timeline for submission. Additionally, it changes the language from "persons" to "disinterested individuals" in the context of appointments made by the Superior Court, aiming for a balanced representation of nominees from each candidate. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 17-2602a