House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statement in response to Governor Sununu signing HB1264, relative to the construction of terms “resident,” “inhabitant,” “residence” and “residency.”
“I applaud the Governor’s leadership on seeking an advisory opinion on HB1264 and his decision to sign this important piece of legislation,” said Hinch. “The Supreme Court’s opinion yesterday made clear what we have been saying all along, there is nothing unconstitutional about requiring individuals to make a choice as to where they are residents.”
“I don’t believe it is unreasonable for us to require that those who participate in our elections be residents of our state,” Hinch continued. “What I do believe to be unreasonable is that we have had two classifications of voters in our state: those who abide by our statutes and laws as residents, and those who don’t. HB1264 becoming law is a major win for election integrity and voters in New Hampshire.”