Two voting reform bills sponsored by Sen. Gray signed into law
Staff reports 7:50 a.m.
CONCORD - Two Republican-backed bills supporting voting rights and fair elections have been signed into law. SB31 makes the process clearer for signing the affidavit required on absentee ballots while SB 89 establishes a committee to study post-election ballot audits. Sen. Jim Gray, R-Rochester, prime sponsor of both pieces of legislation, issued the following comment today: "The Commission to Study Post Election Audit Counting Devices has been established and will be the long-term resolution to problems that occur during election recounts, like the ones that emerged this past election cycle in Windham," Gray said. "Committee members will explore the different options when it comes to conducting an audit and the optimum process to carrying them out. This is the best way to guarantee free, fair and open elections."
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