New HampshireNew Hampshire's deputy adjutant general may serve past age 65
New Hampshire's deputy adjutant general may stay in office past age 65 during a four-year term.
What it does
The deputy adjutant general's term lasts four years, even if the officer turns 65 during it. This rule took effect July 27, 2026.
Argument forAn officer who turns 65 during a term could finish the job, giving the department steadier leadership.
Argument againstService past age 65 could delay a chance for another qualified officer to take the job.
More detail
The deputy adjutant general serves a four-year term that may continue past age 65. This covers New Hampshire's deputy adjutant general in the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services. To be appointed, a person must have served at least five years in the New Hampshire National Guard or U.S. armed forces and reached the rank of major. The rule allowing service past age 65 took effect July 27, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 29Signed by the Governor Kelly Ayotte on 05/28/2026; Chapter 102; Effective 07/27/2026Became Law
- May 18Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147To Governor
- May 18Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13Minor
- Apr 23Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 13Passed House
- Apr 15Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/10/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)Minor
- Mar 30Executive Session: 04/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- Mar 30Public Hearing: 04/10/2026 11:15 am GP 228
- Feb 26Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 5 P. 124Minor
- Jan 29Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2Passed Senate
- Jan 9Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3Minor
- 2025
- Dec 10Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 46
- Nov 21Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1Introduced
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