This bill aims to update the statutes concerning the director of the division of archives and records management within the department of state to be gender-neutral. The proposed changes involve replacing gender-specific pronouns with neutral terms, specifically substituting "he" and "his" with "the director" and "the agency's" throughout the relevant sections of the law. For instance, in RSA 5:30, VII, the phrase "he may deem expedient" is changed to "the director may deem expedient," and similar adjustments are made in RSA 5:31 and RSA 5:33.

The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the director, including the collection and arrangement of state records, the adoption of rules governing record retention, and cooperation with agency heads regarding the management of records. The effective date of the act is set for July 15, 2025, upon its passage. Overall, the bill seeks to promote inclusivity and modernize the language used in state law regarding the director's role.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5:30, 5:33
As Amended by the House: 5:30, 5:33
Version adopted by both bodies: 5:30, 5:33
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 5:30, 5:33
HB780 text: 5:30, 5:33