This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin , an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting.

For New Hampshire disability rights advocates, the slate of election-related bills signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte last week represents a mixed bag.

On the one hand, Ayotte signed bipartisan legislation to require that all cities and towns provide accessible voting machines at local elections — not just those with state and federal candidates.

On the other, Ayotte also approved a bill that would include more documentation requirements for absentee voters.

Republicans and other supporters of that bill say the new registration requirements bring in needed oversight in New Hampshire’s elections, and make absentee voters face the

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