relative to recount and audit procedures and the declaration of results of a recount.
This bill updates the rules for conducting election recounts and audits in New Hampshire. It requires the Secretary of State to publish all recount and audit procedures and timelines before any such process begins. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State must review all election materials certified by local officials before announcing recount results or declaring a candidate elected. These changes aim to increase transparency and clarify the steps taken during the recount process.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Jan 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2023
Last action May 31, 2024
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Amendments
2
May 31, 2024
Introduced
House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-1516s (Rep. S. Smith): MA VV 05/30/2024 HJ 15 P. 26
lower
Apr 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment # 2024-1516s, AA, VV; 04/18/2024; SJ 10
upper
Apr 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1516s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/18/2024; SJ 10
upper
Apr 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-1516s, 04/18/2024, Vote 4-0; SC 15A
upper
Feb 16, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 02/15/2024 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 5
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2379h: MA VV 01/03/2024 HJ 1 P. 51
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Introduced
Amendment # 2023-2379h: AA VV 01/03/2024 HJ 1 P. 51
lower
Nov 14, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2023-2379h 10/31/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC) HC 49 P. 10
lower
Mar 15, 2023
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Jan 11, 2023
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Election Law HJ 3 P. 17
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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