SB451

Amending the title of the position of senior deputy secretary of state.

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Amends the title of the senior deputy secretary of state to special deputy secretary of state.

Amends RSA 5:2-a to change the title of the senior deputy secretary of state to special deputy secretary of state. The secretary of state may appoint a special deputy secretary of state who can serve for up to 90 days in any fiscal year. The special deputy secretary of state will exercise delegated duties and functions, and all duties performed will have the same validity and effect as if performed by the secretary of state.

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Calendar

Mar 18

11:20 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

Mar 18

11:20 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Public Hearing

History

May 29

Senate

Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 100; Effective 07/27/2026

May 18

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13

May 18

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 House Journal 13