CHAPTER 3
HB 754-FN – FINAL VERSION
05Apr2007… 0726h
01/17/08 0101s
06Feb2008… 0332eba
2008 SESSION
06/05
HOUSE BILL 754-FN
AN ACT repealing the law relative to the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority.
SPONSORS: Rep. Chandler, Carr 1
COMMITTEE: Public Works and Highways
This bill:
I. Repeals the law relative to the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority and the Portsmouth-Kittery Bridge also known as the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge.
II. Requires the department of transportation to deposit funds received relative to the bridge with the state treasurer.
III. Dissolves the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority and requires the respective state transportation agencies to assume the responsibilities of the Authority.
This bill is a request of the department of transportation.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
05Apr2007… 0726h
01/17/08 0101s
06Feb2008… 0332eba
07-0853
06/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eight
AN ACT repealing the law relative to the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
3:1 Ratification. The United States Congress expressly reserved the right to alter, amend, or repeal the provisions of the compact described in RSA 234:43. The state of New Hampshire contemplates that corresponding and concurrent legislation shall be enacted by the legislature of the state of Maine. Thereafter, the respective state enactments contemplate an act by the United States Congress to ratify the provisions of the state enactments.
3:2 Repeal. RSA 234:43-65, relative to the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority and the Portsmouth-Kittery Bridge, also known as the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, are repealed.
3:3 New Section; Fund Established. Amend RSA 234 by inserting after section 65 the following new section:
234:66 Fund Established. Any and all funds received by the department of transportation relative to the Portsmouth-Kittery Bridge, also known as the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, shall be deposited with the state treasurer who shall keep such funds in a special nonlapsing account known as the Portsmouth-Kittery Bridge fund, to be continuously appropriated and expended by the department of transportation for the purpose of operations, maintenance, and repairs of the Portsmouth-Kittery Bridge.
3:4 New Subparagraph; Portsmouth-Kittery Bridge Fund. Amend RSA 6:12, I(b) by inserting after subparagraph (268) the following new subparagraph:
(269) Moneys deposited in the Portsmouth-Kittery Bridge fund under RSA 234:66.
3:5 Betterment Fund Use. The department of transportation may expend betterment funds for repairs to the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge.
3:6 Dissolution of the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority. The Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority shall dissolve 6 months after the United States Congress approves this act during which time it shall wind up all its affairs.
3:7 Assignment of Assets. The Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority shall assign all assets to the state of Maine and the state of New Hampshire in common. All funds assigned shall be deposited in accordance with RSA 234:66 after the United States Congress approves this act. Thereafter, the respective state transportation agencies shall assume all maintenance, operation, and repair responsibilities from the Maine-New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority.
3:8 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: February 22, 2008
Effective Date: February 22, 2008