House Resolution No. 4, introduced by Representatives Steven Smith and Simpson, grants the Speaker of the House the authority to hire personnel as needed. This resolution allows the Speaker to determine the necessary staffing levels to support legislative functions.
Additionally, the resolution stipulates that the Speaker can set the compensation for these personnel, provided that this action receives approval from the House subcommittee of the Committee on Legislative Facilities, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in RSA 17-E:5.