HB 7391 Summary

• Requires town clerks appointed under special law or charter to notify the Secretary of State within ten days of appointment, providing name, address, appointment date, method, and applicable law.

• Requires town officials to notify the Secretary of State within ten days of any vacancy in the appointed town clerk position.

• Requires town clerks to notify the Secretary of State within ten days when appointing assistant town clerks, providing the same appointment details as required for town clerks.

• Requires town clerks to notify the Secretary of State within ten days of any vacancy in an assistant town clerk position.

• Designates the Secretary of State as the Commissioner of Elections and clarifies election-related duties including advising local election officials, preparing election regulations and materials, certifying ballot forms, and distributing voting forms and corrupt practices documents.