NH HB1678

Allows qualified voters to submit voter registration forms and supporting documentation directly to the Secretary of State beginning January 1, 2026, who will forward materials to appropriate town or city clerks for processing

Requires the Secretary of State to establish a secure online voter registration portal by January 1, 2028, enabling electronic submission of registration forms and identity/citizenship/domicile documentation

Online portal must provide receipt confirmation to applicants and transmit completed applications to municipalities for verification and checklist inclusion

Estimated state expenditures of $637,000 in FY 2027, $161,000 in FY 2028, and $165,000 in FY 2029, funded through General Fund or Election Fund

Costs include one new Records Control Clerk position, $426,000 for portal development, $84,000 annually for portal maintenance, $90,000 for training, and $10,000 annually for postage