New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 451 — amending the title of the position of senior deputy secretary of state.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill changes the title of the senior deputy secretary of state.

This bill amends the title of the position of senior deputy secretary of state. The modification clarifies the title without changing the position's responsibilities.

Summary

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

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the final version of SB 451, the term "senior" was removed from the title of the position, now simply referring to the appointee as a "special deputy secretary of state." This change clarifies the role and simplifies the title. Additionally, the effective date of the bill is set for 60 days after its approval, meaning it will officially take effect on July 27, 2026. These updates are important for ensuring accurate and straightforward communication regarding the positions within the state's government.

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May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
July 27, 2026
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Action History

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

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1230h: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12

  6. Amendment # 2026-1230h: AA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1230h 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)

  8. Executive Session: 03/18/2026 11:20 am GP 231

  9. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:20 am GP 231

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124

  11. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 3

  13. Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 1

  14. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (414)

414 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 451 do?
amending the title of the position of senior deputy secretary of state.
Who sponsors SB 451?
SB 451 is sponsored by James Gray (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 451?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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