SB 179-FN-A - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
02/23/2017 0469s
2017 SESSION
17-0933
06/10
SENATE BILL 179-FN-A
SPONSORS: Sen. Woodburn, Dist 1; Rep. Judd, Coos 1
COMMITTEE: Transportation
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This bill makes appropriations to the department of transportation for the maintenance and repair of welcome centers in the towns of Colebrook and Littleton and the demolition of a welcome center in the town of Shelburne.
This bill makes appropriations to the department of resources and economic development for the operation and maintenance of welcome centers in the towns of Colebrook and Littleton.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
02/23/2017 0469s 17-0933
06/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seventeen
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Appropriation; Department of Transportation; State Welcome Center in Colebrook. The sum of $138,000 is hereby appropriated to the department of transportation for the biennium ending June 30, 2019. The appropriation is for the costs of maintenance, repair, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance at the welcome center in the town of Colebrook. This appropriation shall be nonlapsing and in addition to any other appropriation for the department of transportation. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
2 Appropriation; Department of Resources and Economic Development; State Welcome Center in Colebrook. The sum of $57,000 is hereby appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 and the sum of $57,000 is herby appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. These appropriations are for the costs of operating the welcome center in the town of Colebrook for 12 hours daily, year-round. These appropriations shall be in addition to any other appropriation for the department of resources and economic development. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
3 Appropriation; Department of Transportation; State Welcome Center in Littleton. The sum of $227,000 is hereby appropriated to the department of transportation for the biennium ending June 30, 2019 for the costs of maintenance, repair, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance at the welcome center in the town of Littleton. This appropriation shall be nonlapsing and in addition to any other appropriation for the department of transportation. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
4 Appropriation; Department of Resources and Economic Development; State Welcome Center in Littleton. The sum of $59,000 is hereby appropriated to the department of resources and economic development for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 and the sum of $59,000 is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 for the costs of operating the welcome center in the town of Littleton for 12 hours daily, year-round. These appropriations shall be in addition to any other appropriation for the department of resources and economic development. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
5 Appropriation; Department of Transportation; State Welcome Center in Shelburne. The sum of $20,000 is hereby appropriated to the department of transportation for the biennium ending June 30, 2019 for the costs of the demolition of the existing buildings at the closed Shelburne welcome center and creation and maintenance of an informal parking area on the site of the existing welcome center. This appropriation shall be nonlapsing and in addition to any other appropriation for the department of transportation. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2017.
17-0933
Amended 2/24/17
SB 179-FN-A- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2017-0469s)
FISCAL IMPACT: [ X ] State [ ] County [ ] Local [ ] None
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| Estimated Increase / (Decrease) | |||
STATE: | FY 2018 | FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 |
Appropriation | $501,00 | $116,000 | $0 | $0 |
Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Expenditures | Indeterminable Increase | Indeterminable Increase | Indeterminable Increase | Indeterminable Increase |
Funding Source: | [ X ] General [ ] Education [ ] Highway [ ] Other | |||
METHODOLOGY:
This bill makes general fund appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) for the costs of operations, maintenance, and repair of welcome centers and rest areas in Coos County. This bill appropriates a total of $617,000 of general funds during the FY 2018-2019 biennium; $385,000 to DOT and $232,000 to DRED. The table below provides details on the amounts and purposes of the appropriations.
Welcome Center | Department | Purpose | Appropriation Amount | Appropriation Authorization Period | Is the Appropriation Nonlapsing? |
Colebrook | DOT | Maintenance, Repair, & Compliance w/Disabilities Act | $138,000 | Biennium ending 6/30/19 | Yes |
DRED | FY 2018 Operations - 12 hours per day | $57,000 | Fiscal Year ending 6/30/18 | No | |
FY 2019 Operations - 12 hours per day | $57,000 | Fiscal Year ending 6/30/19 | No | ||
Littleton | DOT | Maintenance, Repair, & Compliance w/Disabilities Act | $227,000 | Biennium ending 6/30/19 | Yes |
DRED | FY 2018 Operations - 12 hours per day | $59,000 | Fiscal Year ending 6/30/18 | No | |
FY 2019 Operations - 12 hours per day | $59,000 | Fiscal Year ending 6/30/19 | No | ||
Shelburne | DOT | Demolition of existing buildings & Creation and Maintenance of Parking Area | $20,000 | Biennium ending 6/30/19 | Yes |
DRED estimates the following costs:
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| FY 2018 | FY 2019 | ||
Welcome Center | Positions Needed | Appropriation to DRED | Estimated Cost to Staff Welcome Center 12 hours per day | Appropriation to DRED | Estimated Cost to Staff Welcome Center 12 hours per day |
Colebrook | 1 Information Center Attendant II (LG 8) | $57,000 | $80,879 | $57,000 | $84,114 |
Littleton | 1 Information Center Attendant II (LG 8) | $59,000 | $92,164 | $59,000 | $95,851 |
Totals | 2 Information Center Attendant II's (LG8) | $116,000 | $173,043 | $116,000 | $179,965 |
DRED estimates the cost to operate the Colebrook and Littleton welcome centers will increase by approximately 4 percent each year.
DOT provided the following estimates for costs resulting from this bill based on the June 30, 2016 Rest Area and Welcome Center Study:
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AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Transportation and Department of Resources and Economic Development
| Date | Body | Type |
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| Jan. 31, 2017 | Senate | Hearing |
| Feb. 23, 2017 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| March 16, 2017 | Senate | Floor Vote |
March 16, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 03/16/2017; SJ 9
March 16, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/16/2017; SC 14
Feb. 23, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-0469s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/23/2017; SJ 7
Feb. 23, 2017: Committee Amendment # 2017-0469s, AA, VV; 02/23/2017; SJ 7
Feb. 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2017-0469s, 02/23/2017; SC 11
Jan. 31, 2017: Hearing: 01/31/2017, Room 103, LOB, 01:20 pm; SC 8
Jan. 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 5