Rep. Clayton Wood

Co-sponsor SB 58

Signed into law · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to venue in criminal prosecutions of distribution of a controlled drug with death resulting.

Maddy summarySB 58 changes venue rules for criminal cases involving the distribution of controlled drugs that cause death. It adds a provision (RSA 318-B:26 IX-b) stating that such cases can be prosecuted in any state where the drug distribution occurred or where the victim resides. This directly affects prosecutors, defendants, and courts in cases where the distribution act or victim's location connects to a specific state. The law, effective July 1, 2025, clarifies where these felony prosecutions can be filed.

Signed into law Jul 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 288

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

limiting how far in advance of an election an absentee ballot may be requested.

Maddy summaryHB 288 limits when voters can request absentee ballots by requiring most applications to be received or postmarked within six months before an election. It directly affects voters seeking absentee ballots, except for federal UOCAVA forms (used by military and overseas voters), which can only be submitted starting January of the election year. The bill modifies state law to prevent acceptance of absentee ballot applications received earlier than this six-month window. This creates a specific timeframe for submitting absentee ballot requests, aligning with standard election administration practices.

Signed into law Jun 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 474

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

requiring a second witness at the counting of write-in votes.

Maddy summaryHB 474 requires that when counting write-in votes using ballot counting devices (which display write-in votes digitally or on paper), the moderator must conduct the count in the presence of a second sworn election official. This applies to towns or cities using devices approved by the state ballot law commission. The law directly affects local election officials handling write-in votes in jurisdictions using such technology, adding a verification step to the counting process. It does not change how write-in votes are cast, only the procedure for counting them.

Signed into law Jun 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 274

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the verification of voter rolls annually.

Failed May 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 618

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

enables election officials to verify the single use of an out-of-state driver's license presented when a person votes by using the centralized voter registration database.

Failed Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 420

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the chain of custody for ballots.

Failed Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 418

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to eligibility for absentee voting.

Failed Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 497

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

requiring the periodic evaluation of the forms and procedures related to performing voter checklist duties.

Failed Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 160

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the contents of the pre-election certificate.

Failed Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 574

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

requiring background checks of the private companies and their contractors who program and maintain New Hampshire voting machines.

Failed Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track