relative to the state primary date.

HB 481 moves New Hampshire's state primary election from September to the second Tuesday in June for all even-numbered years, effective January 1, 2026. The bill amends multiple election laws to update key dates, including the primary election date (RSA 653:8), voter registration hearing schedules (RSA 654:32), candidate filing deadlines (RSA 655:14), and ballot commission hearing dates (RSA 665:5). These changes directly affect voters, candidates, and election officials by shifting the timeline for voter registration, petition filing, and primary preparation. The bill makes no substantive policy changes beyond adjusting the election calendar.