This bill proposes an amendment to the title of the position currently known as the "senior deputy secretary of state," changing it to "special deputy secretary of state." The amendment involves the deletion of the term "senior" and its replacement with "special" in the relevant legal language. The bill specifies that the secretary of state may appoint a special deputy secretary of state who can serve for a maximum of 90 days in any fiscal year. The appointed special deputy will have the authority to exercise the duties and functions delegated to them, which will carry the same validity and effect as if performed by the secretary of state.

The bill also includes a provision for its effective date, stating that it will take effect 60 days after its passage, with the approval date noted as May 28, 2026, and the effective date set for July 27, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5:2-a
As Amended by the House: 5:2-a
Version adopted by both bodies: 5:2-a
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 5:2-a
SB451 text: 5:2-a