HB 476 (2024): relative to recount and audit procedures and the declaration of results of a recount.

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HB 476 (2024)

relative to recount and audit procedures and the declaration of results of a recount.

Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
Term: 2023-2024
House committee: Election Law
Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee met in executive session on October 31, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-2379h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-2379h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1516s). The committee's amendment (2024-1516s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 30, 2024 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-1516s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Steven Smith.

Hearings and Sessions

March 7, 2023, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
March 15, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 206-208
October 31, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
March 5, 2024, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

January 3, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2379h — voice vote, passed
April 18, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1516s — voice vote, passed
May 30, 2024, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-1516s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Election Law
March 7, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/07/2023 11:30 am LOB 306-308
March 15, 2023: Executive Session: 03/15/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
March 15, 2023: Retained in Committee
October 31, 2023: Executive Session: 10/31/2023 10:00 am LOB 306-308
October 31, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-2379h 10/31/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
January 3, 2024: Amendment #2023-2379h : AA VV 01/03/2024
January 3, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2379h: MA VV 01/03/2024
February 15, 2024: Introduced 02/15/2024 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
March 5, 2024: Hearing: 03/05/2024, Room 103, LOB, 09:40 am
April 18, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1516s , 04/18/2024, Vote 4-0; SC 15A
April 18, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1516s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/18/2024
April 18, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-1516s , AA, VV; 04/18/2024
May 30, 2024: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-1516s (Rep. S. Smith): MA VV 05/30/2024

Laws It Would Change

RSA 660