SB389 (2006) Detail

(New Title) establishing a committee to study programs funded by the system benefits charge.


CHAPTER 183

SB 389 – FINAL VERSION

26Apr2006… 1696h

2006 SESSION

06-3029

03/09

SENATE BILL 389

AN ACT establishing a committee to study programs funded by the system benefits charge.

SPONSORS: Sen. Burling, Dist 5; Sen. Clegg, Dist 14; Sen. Green, Dist 6; Sen. Larsen, Dist 15

COMMITTEE: Internal Affairs

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill establishes a committee to study programs funded by the system benefits charge.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

26Apr2006… 1696h

06-3029

03/09

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Six

AN ACT establishing a committee to study programs funded by the system benefits charge.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

183:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study programs funded by the system benefits charge.

183:2 Membership and Compensation.

I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:

(a) Four members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

(b) Eight members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.

183:3 Duties. The committee shall undertake a complete analysis of each of the different types of programs that are funded by the system benefits charge. The analysis shall include a critical evaluation of each type of program in order to determine which programs make the best use of system benefits charge funds and which programs should serve as models for future programs. The committee shall also recommend persons or entities that the committee determines are best suited to administer system benefits charge funds.

183:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Seven members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

183:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2006.

183:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved: May 25, 2006

Effective: May 25, 2006