Title I, The State and Its Government

The duties of the deputy commissioner shall include, but not be limited to the following, in accordance with applicable laws: I. Provide for the following functions: (a) Implementing the organizational goals, managing the work of the department, and directing the division directo…

In this chapter: I. "Administratively attached agency" means an independent agency linked to a department for purposes of reporting and sharing support services. II. "Administrative head of the agency" means the individual, by whatever title conferred upon them by the relevant st…

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 21-G and RSA 21-P:3, the commissioner, after consultation with the governor, shall nominate for appointment by the governor and council, a director of homeland security and emergency management, who shall serve for a term of 3 years. The d…

I. The commissioner of transportation shall nominate a deputy commissioner for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council. The deputy commissioner shall serve a term of 4 years. The deputy commissioner shall be qualified to hold that position by reason of educat…

I. There is established a wetlands council for the purpose of implementing the provisions of law conferring on the department authority to decide matters relative to resources of the state, including, but not limited to, excavating, dredging, and filling waters of the state as we…

The commissioner of safety shall nominate a chief of policy and planning for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council. The chief of policy and planning shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and shall be qualified to hold that position by reason of ed…

I. There is established within the department a position of an unclassified director of policy and administration. The commissioner of transportation shall nominate a director of policy and administration for appointment by the governor, with consent of the council. The director …

In the case of any employee of the department of employment security where the federal government has determined that the state classification system does not meet federal standards, as required by RSA 282-A:115, the provisions of the federal standards applicable to a merit syste…

I. The department of revenue administration shall annually, by July 10, create and send a school district audit compliance report to the department of education for distribution to every relevant elected school board official, school superintendent, and school business administra…

I. (a) "Veteran" means any person who: (1) Served in the United States armed forces for more than 4 years and continues to serve; or (2) Has been discharged or released from duty in the United States armed forces with: (A) An honorable discharge; or (B) An uncharacterized dischar…

The word "petition" when used in connection with the equity jurisdiction of the superior court, and referring to a document filed with the court, shall mean complaint, and "petitioner" shall mean plaintiff.

No applicant for state employment shall be required by the state to answer any question concerning whether the applicant has ever been arrested or indicted for a crime. This section shall not prohibit asking an applicant whether he has ever been convicted of a crime.

There shall be a statewide incident command system based on the incident command system of the National Interagency Incident Management System. The commissioner of safety shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A to implement the statewide incident command system. The statewide inc…

I. No person shall be appointed or promoted to, or demoted or dismissed from, any position in the classified service, or in any way favored or discriminated against with respect to employment in the classified service because of the person's political opinions, religion, religiou…

The words "under oath" when used in connection with a document to be filed with the court or a state agency, which does not require a notary acknowledgment or notarization under New Hampshire law, shall be satisfied by electronic signature "under the penalty of perjury" if the do…

I. The department of safety, in conjunction with the United States Department of Homeland Security, shall commence a process of due diligence in anticipation of future deployment of a statewide, real-time threat notification system for schools, the purpose of which shall be to li…

The confidential relations and confidential communications between an employee of the state of New Hampshire and a representative or representatives of an employee assistance program shall be placed on the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client. Except as…

During the existence of a state of emergency under this chapter, the commissioner of health and human services shall have the following powers and duties, subject to the direction and control of the governor, which are in addition to those set forth in RSA 141-C; provided that su…

The term "verified mail" means any method of mailing that is offered by the United States Postal Service or any other carrier, and which provides evidence of mailing.

All officers and employees of the state shall comply with and aid in carrying out the provisions of this chapter relative to the classified personnel system. Any employee in any department may be excused, with the approval of the department head, from his regular duties for the t…

"Gender identity" means a person's gender-related identity, appearance, or behavior, whether or not that gender-related identity, appearance, or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the person's physiology or assigned sex at birth. Gender-related identity…

I. During the existence of a state of emergency under this chapter, the commissioner of health and human services shall have the following powers and duties, subject to the direction and control of the governor, which are in addition to those set forth in RSA 141-C; provided that…

I. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no new position in the classified service for employment of over one calendar year shall be established except upon approval of the governor and council. A request from a department head for additional personnel beyond thos…

"Clean energy" means minimal to no greenhouse gas emitting sources, including nuclear and other renewable sources.

It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state and in the public interest to have a highway safety program designed to reduce traffic accidents and deaths, injuries and property damage resulting therefrom. Such program shall include, but not be limited to, improvement of dr…

The provisions of the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, approved September 9, 1966, entitled "An Act to provide for a coordinated national highway safety program through financial assistance to the states to accelerate highway traffic safety programs, and for other purposes," a…

I. Any request for reclassification of a position to a different class series as provided in RSA 21-I:54 shall require the approval of governor and council. II. Any request to increase the salary of a classified position beyond grade 34 as provided in RSA 99:8 shall require the a…

The faith and credit of the state are pledged to make adequate provision, from time to time, by appropriation or otherwise, to meet all the obligations of the state incident to the acceptance of federal aid under the provisions of said act.

To meet such obligations the governor with the consent of the council is authorized to accept and expend any federal funds for the highway safety program.

The governor in addition to other duties and responsibilities conferred upon him or her by the constitution and laws of this state is hereby empowered to contract and to do all other things necessary in behalf of this state to secure the full benefits available to this state unde…

There is hereby established within the department the division of learner support, under the supervision of an unclassified director of learner support whose responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following functions, in accordance with applicable laws: I. Pro…

There is established within the department the division of water, under the supervision of an unclassified director of the division of water. The division, through its officials, shall be responsible for the former functions, duties, and responsibilities of the water supply and p…

No waiver of any applicable privilege or claim of confidentiality shall occur as a result of the disclosure or sharing of agency data and shared data with member agencies under this chapter. Each member agency shall maintain the confidentiality of agency data and shared data. The…

A resident or inhabitant or both of this state and of any city, town, or other political subdivision of this state shall be a person who is domiciled or has a place of abode or both in this state and in any city, town, or other political subdivision of this state, and who has, th…

There is hereby established within the office of the commissioner of administrative services a state budget office under the supervision of an unclassified budget officer who shall: I. Conduct a continuous study of the financial operation, needs and resources of the state and com…

I. There is hereby established the information technology council. The council shall advise the commissioner on the following: (a) Statewide strategic technology plans. (b) Outsourcing relationships, including the purchase of technology equipment and contracts with technology ven…

There is hereby established within the department an administration unit. The assistant commissioner shall supervise the administration unit and shall be responsible for the following functions, in accordance with applicable laws: I. Budget, personnel, payroll, and purchasing mat…

There is established within the department the division of administration under the supervision of an unclassified director of administration who shall, in accordance with applicable laws, be responsible for the following functions: I. Accounting, purchasing, and budget control. …

There is established within the department the division of finance, under the supervision of an unclassified director of finance, who shall, in accordance with applicable laws, be responsible for the following functions: I. Financial management systems. II. Bonding activities, in…

All departments of the state established following July 1, 1983, shall be structured as follows, unless otherwise provided for specifically by the general court: I. The department shall be the principal administrative unit of the executive branch, and each department shall be hea…

The office shall have the authority to subpoena witnesses, records, documents, reports, reviews, recommendations, correspondence, data, and other evidence that the office reasonably believes is relevant.

I. The commissioner of the department shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years from the date of appointment and until a successor is appointed. II. There shall be established within the department the following unc…

I. There is established within the department a division of public protection. The division shall be supervised by a division director who shall be an associate attorney general appointed under RSA 21-M:3. II. The division shall include the following units: (a) A bureau of crimin…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the head of any state agency or department and any authorized employee or agent of the head, may accept credit cards or debit cards for the online payment of any of the taxes, penalties, interest, or fees administered by…

I. The commissioner of safety shall nominate a deputy director of administration for appointment by the governor, with the consent of the council. The deputy director of administration shall serve a term of 4 years, and may be reappointed. The deputy director of administration sh…

There is established within the division of learner support the position of school nurse coordinator who shall be a classified employee. The school nurse coordinator shall be a licensed RN eligible for New Hampshire school nurse certification under RSA 200:29 and shall be qualifi…