amending the title of the position of senior deputy secretary of state.
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 100; Effective 07/27/2026
Summary
The bill changes the title of the senior deputy secretary of state to special deputy secretary of state and removes the word “senior” from the appointment language. It applies to the Secretary of State’s office and the individual holding that role, affecting only the name of the position, not its duties. The change takes effect 60 days after passage, on July 27, 2026.
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