Bill > HB1689

This bill extends the term of office for elected county officers in Merrimack County from the current 2-year term to a 4-year term, specifically starting with the state general election in 2028. The bill amends the existing law (RSA 653:1, V) to specify that officers such as the sheriff, county attorney, county treasurer, register of deeds, and register of probate will be elected for 4-year terms beginning in 2028. This change aligns the election cycle for these Merrimack County positions with the presidential election cycle, which occurs every four years. The bill includes an effective date of January 1, 2027, which means the new 4-year term provision will take effect just before the 2028 election. This change is part of a broader trend in the state, as similar 4-year term extensions have already been implemented for Rockingham County (in 2022) and Coos County (in 2024).

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1977&inflect=2