Senior deputy secretary of state title

Analysis

This bill amends the title of the position of senior deputy secretary of state.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

Public testimony

Hearings

• 2026-01-149:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing
• 2026-03-1810:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1
2. Jan 14, 2026SenHearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 1
3. Jan 29, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 3
4. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124
6. Mar 18, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:20 am GP 231
7. Mar 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/18/2026 11:20 am GP 231
8. Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1230h 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
9. Apr 9, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1230h: AA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12
10. Apr 9, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1230h: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12
11. Apr 16, 2026SenSen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
12. May 14, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
13. May 14, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
14. May 28, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 100; Effective 07/27/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• As Amended by the Houseversion
• Adopted by both chambersversion
• Chaptered (final law)version
• Amendment 2026-1230hamendment
• Senate Committee Report · 2026-01-16report
• Senate Hearing Report · 2026-01-19report
• House Committee Report · 2026-03-18report

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.