relative to declarations of candidacy for president of the United States.
This New Hampshire bill requires presidential candidates to include the specific primary date designated by the Secretary of State in their official declaration of candidacy. The law mandates that candidates sign a sworn statement confirming their eligibility under the U.S. Constitution and declaring their party affiliation or status as a recognized candidate. By updating the required form, the legislation ensures that the primary election date is explicitly listed in the official filing documents submitted to the state. These changes take effect on July 13, 2024, and directly impact individuals running for the presidency in New Hampshire.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Jan 2024
House Passage
Mar 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Dec 11, 2023
Signed May 14, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
4
May 14, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 05/14/2024; Chapter 0016; Effective 07/13/2024
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/21/2024 HJ 9 P. 3
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/11/2024 (Vote 14-0; CC)
lower
Feb 29, 2024
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Election Law HJ 6 P. 138
lower
Jan 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/18/2024; SJ 2
upper
Jan 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/18/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
upper
Dec 11, 2023
Introduced
To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Gray
RRepublican
Co
Bill Gannon
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Gendreau
RRepublican
Co
Dan Innis
RRepublican
Co
Daryl Abbas
RRepublican
Co
David Watters
DDemocratic
Co
Debra Altschiller
DDemocratic
Co
Howard Pearl
RRepublican
Co
JB
Jeb Bradley
RRepublican
Co
Keith Murphy
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Avard
RRepublican
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