Opinion of the Justices

To the Honorable House of Representatives:

The following response is respectfully returned:

Senate Bill (SB) 436 proposes to amend RSA 654:1 (Supp. 2007) by adding a new section, RSA 654:1, III, which would provide: “A person who is 17 years of age, who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of paragraph I, may vote at a state primary election or a presidential primary election preceding a general election at which the person will be 18 years of age.” SB 436 also proposes to amend RSA 654:7 (Supp. 2007) to add the following emphasized language to the voter registration form prescribed by…