STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
THE COMMITTEE ON Election Law and Municipal Affairs
to which was referred HB 1306
AN ACT relative to the counting of absentee ballots.
Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill
OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
BY A VOTE OF: 5-0
AMENDMENT # 2026-1506s
Senator James Gray
For the Committee
This bill establishes the absentee ballot certificate and requires that the moderator and clerk perform specific counts of absentee ballots, which must be recorded on the certificate. The amendment addresses the Secretary of State's concerns about adding additional forms for the moderator and clerk to complete on election day.
Jessica Bourque 271-2104
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
HB 1306, relative to the counting of absentee ballots.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator James Gray for the committee.
This bill establishes the absentee ballot certificate and requires that the moderator and clerk perform specific counts of absentee ballots, which must be recorded on the certificate. The amendment addresses the Secretary of State's concerns about adding additional forms for the moderator and clerk to complete on election day.