prohibiting certain public entities from conducting or sponsoring political surveys, polls, or questionnaires in their official capacities.

HB 686 requires voters requesting absentee ballots in New Hampshire to submit a color copy of a government-issued photo ID with their application and have the form notarized. If they fail to provide ID or get the form notarized, their application will be rejected unless they appear in person at their city or town clerk's office to correct errors and prove their domicile. This bill amends existing election law (RSA 657:4 and 657:6) to add these verification steps to the absentee ballot request process. The changes apply directly to any voter seeking an absentee ballot, with no fiscal impact on state or local government.