This bill requires the governor to obtain prior written or electronic approval from the majority and minority leaders of the house of representatives and senate before issuing an emergency order regarding election procedures. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that any changes to New Hampshire's election procedures under an emergency order are made with the consent of the legislature's majority and minority party leaders. The bill also amends RSA 4:45 to require the governor to notify the speaker of the house of representatives and the senate president of impending emergency orders, except for those concerning election procedures.

The bill adds a new paragraph to RSA 4:45, stating that the governor cannot issue an emergency order regarding election procedures without the prior written or electronic consent of the majority and minority leaders of the house of representatives and senate. This requirement applies to election procedures governed by Title LXIII of the Revised Statutes Annotated, excluding weather emergency postponements. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4:45