HB367
Sponsored By: Robert J Wherry (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
How towns pick election winners
If a town has not adopted an official ballot, it must use the unofficial ballot system. Under that system, a candidate must win a majority of votes. In towns with partisan or nonpartisan official ballots, the winner is whoever gets the most votes (a plurality). These rules take effect 60 days after passage.
Towns choose ballot systems by vote
The law uses one process to adopt or switch ballot systems for town officer elections. This applies to adopting the unofficial, partisan, or nonpartisan official ballot. Towns place a yes/no question on the town meeting ballot. A majority of qualified voters who cast a ballot at the meeting must approve. The new system begins with the next town election after the vote. These procedures take effect 60 days after passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Robert J Wherry
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Deborah Aylward
Republican • House
Diane Pauer
Republican • House
James L Creighton
Republican • House
Juliet Harvey-Bolia
Republican • House
Ralph G Boehm
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 181; eff. 09/13/2025 HJ 18
7/22/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/2/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59
7/2/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2881e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 56
6/27/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2881e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
6/27/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
5/22/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/22/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 22
5/14/2025SenateHearing: 05/06/2025, Room 103, LOB, 09:30 am; SC 20
4/30/2025SenateIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 10
3/28/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-1354h: MA VV 03/27/2025 HJ 11 P. 30
3/27/2025HouseFLAM # 2025-1354h (Rep. Berry): AA VV 03/27/2025 HJ 11 P. 29
3/27/2025HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
3/19/2025HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/11/2025 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 17 P. 56
3/19/2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2025 01:00 pm LOB 306-308
2/27/2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/25/2025 10:40 am LOB 306-308
2/20/2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Election Law HJ 2 P. 17
1/8/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended
6/27/2025
Enrolled
6/27/2025
Introduced
1/8/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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