HB403

expands the reasons for absentee voting beyond those described in the NH constitution. please support.

Expands reasons for absentee beyond the NH constitution. Absentee voting should be used sparingly to limit misuse

I most strongly oppose. Please vote accordingly.

This would create absolute k-oss for the poll workers. Please vote "no" on this bill. Thank you.

Absentee ballots are intended for voters that have traveled away from their voting district. All other voters endure the short amd local travel to the physical polling location, weather should be a excuse for obtaining an absentee ballot.

This bill violates the NH Constitution by adding reasons for absentee voting.

I as well as the other five voting members of my household strongly oppose this piece of legislation. The absentee system has become overly abused and has opened our election systems to fraud. This legislation will increase the risk of fraud. This system has been gone unchecked and opened our election process to fraud which destroys the public trust. Which ultimately disenfranchises a significant number of voters here in the Granite State. We should not be expanding a fraudulent system that is being abused by thousands. I/we strongly oppose this bill. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Abasciano

Reasons allowing for the use of Absentee ballots is already covered in the NH Constitution. Any expansion should be done through Constitutional Amendment, not through the RSA process.

I am totally opposed to this bill. I believe in the traditional meaning of "absentee ballot"; a citizen who cannot vote on the day of the election in person due to extenuating circumstances like being in the military. It should be a rigorous reason and procedure as it was several years ago. Otherwise these ballots can be a tool for election fraud, much like mail-in ballots.

Hello, Please OPPOSE this bill. This is not Constitutional. The NH Constitution only allows for people who are out of town or disabled to vote via absentee. See below. No where does it state we can vote absentee when there is inclement weather. [Art.] 11. [Elections and Elective Franchises.] All elections are to be free, and every inhabitant of the state of 18 years of age and upwards shall have an equal right to vote in any election. Every person shall be considered an inhabitant for the purposes of voting in the town, ward, or unincorporated place where he has his domicile. No person shall have the right to vote under the constitution of this state who has been convicted of treason, bribery or any willful violation of the election laws of this state or of the United States; but the supreme court may, on notice to the attorney general, restore the privilege to vote to any person who may have forfeited it by conviction of such offenses. The general court shall provide by law for voting by qualified voters who at the time of the biennial or state elections, or of the primary elections therefor, or of city elections, or of town elections by official ballot, are absent from the city or town of which they are inhabitants, or who by reason of physical disability are unable to vote in person, in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. Voting registration and polling places shall be easily accessible to all persons including disabled and elderly persons who are otherwise qualified to vote in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. The right to vote shall not be denied to any person because of the non payment of any tax. Every inhabitant of the state, having the proper qualifications, has equal right to be elected into office. June 2, 1784 Amended 1903 to provide that in order to vote or be eligible for office a person must be able to read the English language and to write. Amended 1912 to prohibit those convicted of treason, bribery or willfull violation of the election laws from voting or holding elective office. Amended 1942 to provide for absentee voting in general elections. Amended 1956 to provide for absentee voting in primary elections. Amended 1968 to provide right to vote not denied because of nonpayment of taxes. Also amended in 1968 to delete an obsolete phrase. Amended 1976 to reduce voting age to 18. Amended 1984 to provide accessibility to all registration and polling places. Thank you, Deb Manchester Ward 12

Hello, Please OPPOSE this bill. This is not Constitutional. The NH Constitution only allows for people who are out of town or disabled to vote via absentee. See below. No where does it state we can vote absentee when there is inclement weather. [Art.] 11. [Elections and Elective Franchises.] All elections are to be free, and every inhabitant of the state of 18 years of age and upwards shall have an equal right to vote in any election. Every person shall be considered an inhabitant for the purposes of voting in the town, ward, or unincorporated place where he has his domicile. No person shall have the right to vote under the constitution of this state who has been convicted of treason, bribery or any willful violation of the election laws of this state or of the United States; but the supreme court may, on notice to the attorney general, restore the privilege to vote to any person who may have forfeited it by conviction of such offenses. The general court shall provide by law for voting by qualified voters who at the time of the biennial or state elections, or of the primary elections therefor, or of city elections, or of town elections by official ballot, are absent from the city or town of which they are inhabitants, or who by reason of physical disability are unable to vote in person, in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. Voting registration and polling places shall be easily accessible to all persons including disabled and elderly persons who are otherwise qualified to vote in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. The right to vote shall not be denied to any person because of the non payment of any tax. Every inhabitant of the state, having the proper qualifications, has equal right to be elected into office. June 2, 1784 Amended 1903 to provide that in order to vote or be eligible for office a person must be able to read the English language and to write. Amended 1912 to prohibit those convicted of treason, bribery or willfull violation of the election laws from voting or holding elective office. Amended 1942 to provide for absentee voting in general elections. Amended 1956 to provide for absentee voting in primary elections. Amended 1968 to provide right to vote not denied because of nonpayment of taxes. Also amended in 1968 to delete an obsolete phrase. Amended 1976 to reduce voting age to 18. Amended 1984 to provide accessibility to all registration and polling places. Thank you, Dan Manchester Ward 12

Show up and do your civic duty like an adult. We had an 'extreme cold warning' today. It didn't stop me from going to 99 for Sunday half price appetizers. It shouldn't stop you from swinging by the town hall to vote either.