CHAPTER 73
HB 377 - FINAL VERSION
6Jan2016...2506h
03/24/2016 1071s
03/24/2016 1124s
20Apr2016... 1544EBA
2016 SESSION
\t15-0527
\t08/10
HOUSE BILL\t\t377
AN ACT\testablishing a state geographic information system committee.
SPONSORS:\tRep. Baldasaro, Rock 5; Rep. Hogan, Hills 34; Rep. Twombly, Hills 34; Rep. Tamburello, Rock 5; Rep. Theberge, Coos 3; Rep. Rideout, Coos 7; Rep. Notter, Hills 21; Rep. Itse, Rock 10
COMMITTEE:\tExecutive Departments and Administration
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
\tThis bill establishes a state geographic information system committee.
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Explanation:\tMatter added to current law appears in bold italics.
\t\tMatter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
\t\tMatter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
6Jan2016..2506h\t15-0527
03/24/2016 1071s\t08/10
03/24/2016 1124s
20Apr2016... 1544EBA
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Sixteen
AN ACT\testablishing a state geographic information system committee.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
\t73:1 Statement of Intent. The intent of this act is to codify the existing New Hampshire geographic information system committee. The general court intends that all participants in the pre-existing committee continue to participate in committee discussions regardless of whether they are appointed as voting members of the committee. It is important that all participants provide input so that their expertise and knowledge can be used in formulating any future plans or decisions.
\t73:2 New Chapter; State Geographic Information System Committee. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 4-E the following new chapter:
CHAPTER 4-F
NEW HAMPSHIRE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM COMMITTEE
\t4-F:1 Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee Established.
\t\tI. There is established a New Hampshire geographic information system (GIS) committee.
\t\tII. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
\t\t\t(a) The commissioner or agency head of each of the following state agencies, or designee:
\t\t\t\t(1) Adjutant general.
\t\t\t\t(2) Department of agriculture, markets and food.
\t\t\t\t(3) Department of corrections.
\t\t\t\t(4) Department of cultural resources.
\t\t\t\t(5) Department of education.
\t\t\t\t(6) Office of energy and planning.
\t\t\t\t(7) Department of environmental services.
\t\t\t\t(8) Fish and game department.
\t\t\t\t(9) Department of health and human services.
\t\t\t\t(10) Department of information technology.
\t\t\t\t(11) Department of resources and economic development.
\t\t\t\t(12) Department of revenue administration.
\t\t\t\t(13) Department of safety.
\t\t\t\t(14) Department of transportation.
\t\t\t(b) The director of the university of New Hampshire’s geographically referenced analysis and information transfer (GRANIT) system, or designee.
\t\t\t(c) A municipal GIS manager, appointed by the New Hampshire Municipal Association.
\t\t\t(d) A representative from the New Hampshire Association of Regional Planning Commissions.
\t\t\t(e) A regional planning commissioner, appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Regional Planning Commissions.
\t\tIII. All entities represented on the committee shall share access to geospatial data and resources with the exception of information that is nonpublic, is statutorily restricted, or is part of a criminal investigation. Shared information shall be used exclusively for the benefit of the state, the state’s political subdivisions, and other relevant parties. No entity represented on the committee shall use data or resources obtained from another entity represented on the committee for pecuniary gain.
\t\tIV. The committee shall review the use, development, and coordination of geospatial data and resources by state agencies and municipal governments and shall consider the need for central coordination, storage, and distribution of such data and resources, and suggest an appropriate response. The committee shall also consider GIS activities at public and semi-public agencies and identify avenues where legislation may further efficiencies through enhanced cooperation.
\t\tV. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the commissioner of the department of information technology, or designee, and shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members at the first meeting and every 2 years thereafter. Nine members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
\t\tVI. The committee shall report annually, beginning November 1, 2016, to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the governor, on or before November 1. The reports shall describe the activities and findings of the committee and any recommendations for proposed legislation.
\t73:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: May 19, 2016
Effective Date: May 19, 2016