SB 424 · 2026 · Senate · Executive Departments and Administration Committee
Business affairs department reorganization
AI-generatedrelative to the organization of the department of business and economic affairs.
Repeals the northern county area industrial agent position within the department of business and economic affairs and authorizes the commissioner to reallocate its responsibilities among other departmental staff while ensuring equal service statewide.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 29, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill repeals the position of the northern county area industrial agent within the department of business and economic affairs, and instead authorizes the commissioner of the department to reallocate those responsibilities to other departmental directors and employees, except to ensure that all areas of the state are served equally.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
- Rep. Janet WallDRanking Member· Legislative Administration
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-01-219:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1
- Jan 21, 2026SenHearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:10 am; SC 2
- Jan 29, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 01/29/2026; SC 3
- Jan 29, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
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