Rep. Gerry Ward

Maddy summaryHB 341 requires New Hampshire's Secretary of State to verify voter addresses with the U.S. Postal Service at least 90 days before all town, municipal, general, and primary elections. This would identify voters who may have moved, with the updated records sent to local election officials for final verification under existing rules. The bill directly affects the Secretary of State's office (which must conduct the checks) and local election supervisors (who verify addresses). It has a minimal fiscal impact, costing less than $10,000 annually through 2028, as noted in the bill's fiscal analysis.

Maddy summaryHB 341 requires the Secretary of State to verify voter registration records before every election to ensure accuracy. This directly affects voters (by potentially preventing registration errors) and election officials (who must implement the verification process). The bill's key mechanism mandates a mandatory pre-election check of voter records, though it does not change voting procedures or eligibility rules. The bill was recently reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" by committee with a 17-0 vote, effectively halting further action.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definitions used in New Hampshire's campaign finance laws to clarify who and what counts as a candidate, political committee, and political party. It expands the scope of what is considered a contribution and expenditure to include various forms of support, such as personal services, childcare costs for candidates, and specific types of communications across digital and traditional media. The legislation also establishes new rules for creating regional political party committees and provides clearer distinctions between partisan and non-partisan voter activities. By redefining these core terms, the bill aims to modernize how political spending and advocacy are tracked and regulated in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept and display portraits of former Senator Martha Fuller Clark and Wentworth Cheswell. It also requires that money earned from commemorative bottles sold for the American Revolution's 250th anniversary be placed into a specific trust fund. These actions aim to honor historical figures and manage funds related to a significant historical anniversary.