134 chapters · 1,698 sections in this title.
RSA 16:1 Powers
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During any recess the general court may convene itself in special session in the manner herein provided.
RSA 16:2 Petition
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There shall be filed with the secretary of state a petition for the calling of a special session of the general court which petition shall be signed by not less than 50 members of the house of representatives, not more than 10 of whom shall reside in the same county, and signed b…
RSA 16:3 Notice
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Upon receiving such petition, the secretary of state shall forthwith mail a copy thereof to each member of the general court together with a ballot upon which shall be stated the following question: "Are you of the opinion that the general court should meet in special session?"
RSA 16:4 Vote Required
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If within 10 days after the date of the mailing of said ballot by the secretary of state a majority of the members of the house and a majority of the members of the senate shall return said ballot marked in the affirmative, the general court shall be called in special session.