CACR31 Relating to ballot reconciliation. Providing that the state adopt certain provisions and penalties relative to the ballot reconciliation process.
Relating to ballot reconciliation. Providing that the state adopt certain provisions and penalties relative to the ballot reconciliation process.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Minimal direct financial impact. Would add some administrative costs to election processes.
Your Community
Could improve election integrity processes, but constitutional mandates for specific procedures are inflexible.
Your Freedom
Aims to secure election integrity, but overly rigid procedures could create administrative hurdles.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 13
Sponsor
Matt Sabourin (R)
The Short Version
Would constitutionally mandate specific ballot reconciliation procedures and penalties for violations. Aimed at ensuring ballot counts match voter check-in records. Killed in committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Election integrity advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Town clerks and election administrators facing new mandates and penalties
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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