Rep. Don Bouchard

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the New Hampshire Department of Labor to hire up to three additional staff members to review and update safety rules for public sector employees. The legislation allocates funding of up to $400,000 to cover the salaries and benefits for these new positions, which are intended to help evaluate existing occupational safety standards before they expire in 2025. The additional personnel will focus on analyzing current regulations and recommending necessary changes to ensure worker safety requirements remain effective. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024, allowing the department to begin the staffing process and subsequent rule review immediately.