Bill > SB427

This bill makes several modifications to state employee classifications and salaries, specifically eliminating certain positions in the Departments of Health and Human Services, Corrections, and Safety while simultaneously adding or adjusting other positions. The bill revises the salary ranges for medical examiners at the Department of Justice, increasing the maximum salary ranges for associate, deputy chief, and chief medical examiners. For instance, the chief medical examiner's salary range will increase from $210,000-$300,000 to $210,000-$350,000. The bill also adds new positions such as a deputy director in the Bureau of Facilities Maintenance and Office Services, an assistant commissioner in the Insurance Department, and a deputy warden at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men. These changes are part of a request from the Joint Committee on Employee Classification (JCEC) and aim to update position classifications. While the bill does not provide additional funding, any increased expenditures will be covered by existing funds from eliminated positions, agency vacancies, or the salary adjustment fund. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is not expected to generate new revenue but may result in indeterminable expenditures across various state agency funds.

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