CHAPTER 124
SB 221 – FINAL VERSION
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2007 SESSION
04/01
SENATE BILL 221
AN ACT establishing a commission to organize events in celebration of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial.
SPONSORS: Sen. Odell, Dist 8; Sen. Hassan, Dist 23; Sen. Estabrook, Dist 21; Sen. Gatsas, Dist 16; Sen. D’Allesandro, Dist 20; Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist 24; Rep. Welch, Rock 8; Rep. Bettencourt, Rock 4; Rep. Wall, Straf 7; Rep. Foster, Hills 4
COMMITTEE: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
This bill establishes the New Hampshire Abraham Lincoln bicentennial commission to organize, arrange, and coordinate bicentennial tributes to Abraham Lincoln in New Hampshire and with the federal government.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
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07-1298
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seven
AN ACT establishing a commission to organize events in celebration of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
124:1 Commission Established. There is established the New Hampshire Abraham Lincoln bicentennial commission, hereinafter referred to as the “commission.” The purpose of the commission is to organize, arrange, and coordinate bicentennial tributes to Abraham Lincoln in New Hampshire and to coordinate those activities with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (National Commission) of the federal government as well as other interested parties.
124:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c) The commissioner of the department of cultural resources.
(d) The secretary of state.
(e) The chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire.
(f) The executive director of the New Hampshire Historical Society.
(g) The executive director of the New Hampshire Humanities Council.
(h) A representative of a community historical society or museum of history, appointed by the governor.
(i) Five members of the public, appointed by the governor.
II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
124:3 Duties. The commission shall:
I. Lead New Hampshire’s planning efforts to commemorate the significance of Abraham Lincoln to our state and national history.
II. Make recommendations outlining the most effective and appropriate means for the state of New Hampshire to commemorate the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration.
III. Identify and pursue resources necessary to effectively communicate and implement commemorative activities.
IV. Implement recommendations by working with the office of the governor, appropriate state and local government agencies, members of the New Hampshire general court, and organizations that are interested in commemorating the life of Abraham Lincoln.
V. Coordinate communications with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Caucus to ensure that New Hampshire will be a significant state for events recognizing the contributions of Abraham Lincoln.
VI. Coordinate scheduling of New Hampshire Abraham Lincoln bicentennial activities and coordinate activities with the national commission.
124:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Eight members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
124:5 Report. The commission shall report summarizing its activities and findings and making recommendations for Abraham Lincoln commemorative activities 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, 2008.
124:6 Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Trust Fund Established.
I. There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a nonlapsing fund to be known as the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial trust fund which shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds. All monetary gifts, grants, and donations accepted pursuant to this act shall be deposited in such fund. The fund is established to pay for the expenses of the commission’s duties and activities as set forth in section 3 of this act.
II. Any moneys remaining in this fund as of December 31, 2009 shall lapse to the general fund.
124:7 Repeal. Sections 1-6 of this act are repealed effective December 31, 2009.
124:8 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: June 11, 2007
Effective: June 11, 2007