HB 1397 (2022)
Establish 4-year terms for Rockingham officials
Summary:
Establishes a 4-year term for the county treasurer, county sheriff, county register of deeds, and county attorney in Rockingham county. The House amended the bill to apply these changes to all counties.
The Senate amended the bill to also require that Gunstock area commission members be elected by the voters rather than appointed by the county commission. A conference committee of representatives and senators agreed to remove this part of the bill.
Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status:
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
04/18/2022 02:15 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
02/16/2022
Senate Voting Date:
05/26/2022
