HB 1259 — Updating the executive team of the office of the secretary of state by adding signing authority to the chief of staff position.

What this bill does

Adds the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) to the list of individuals who have the power to perform any act or duty relating to the OSOS. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary of State, Deputy Secretary of State, and Chief of Staff to have signing authority.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 8, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 5, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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