N.H. House to Debate Voting Laws, Gambling – New Hampshire Public Radio

The New Hampshire Senate continues work on the state budget this week. Meanwhile the House will take up some contentious issues ranging from voting laws to gambling.

A bill to tighten residency requirements for voting purposes gets a public hearing in the House Tuesday. Under the measure, people lacking proof of residency would have to fill out a form and provide proof within 10 days. If they dont, an election official could stop by their house to check.

Those for the measure say this will prevent voter fraud but those against say it could disenfranchise voters.

The Republican backed bill cleared the Senate last month along party lines.

The House will also hold a public hearing on a bill to expand full-day kindergarten to low-income school districts statewide. A similar proposal was part of Gov. Chris Sununus budget plan.

Theres also a hearing on a bill to legalize casino gambling in the state a similar measure has passed the Senate before but has historically fallen flat in the House.

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