This bill amends the term length for supervisors of the checklist in towns, changing the election cycle and duration of service. Specifically, it modifies RSA 41:46-a to state that voters will elect one supervisor for a term of 3 years at the annual town election, rather than the previous 6-year term that occurred every even-numbered year. The bill also specifies that the supervisor elected in 2026 will serve until the annual town election in 2029, and introduces a provision that there will be no election for supervisor of the checklist in 2027 unless there is a vacancy.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the changes in terms will not affect the current supervisors in office, ensuring that their constituencies and terms remain intact. If a vacancy occurs before the 2026 annual town election, it will be filled according to the existing laws for supervisors of the checklist as they were prior to the 2025 election. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41:46-a
As Amended by the House: 41:46-a