Bill Text - SB326 (2018)

Relative to the functions of the division of historical resources.


Revision: Dec. 8, 2017, 12:12 p.m.

SB 326  - AS INTRODUCED

 

 

2018 SESSION

18-2833

05/01

 

SENATE BILL 326

 

AN ACT relative to the functions of the division of historical resources.

 

SPONSORS: Sen. Bradley, Dist 3; Rep. S. Schmidt, Carr. 6; Rep. DesMarais, Carr. 6; Rep. W. Marsh, Carr. 8

 

COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration

 

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ANALYSIS

 

This bill provides that the division of historical resources may provide assistance to entities seeking to participate in the federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program.  The bill also provides that the division shall not establish historic preservation criteria that are more stringent than the federal guidelines.

 

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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

18-2833

05/01

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen

 

AN ACT relative to the functions of the division of historical resources.

 

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

 

1  Division of Historical Resources; Preservation Functions and Guidelines.  Amend RSA 227-C:4, VII to read as follows:

VII.  Providing technical and financial assistance to regional and local government agencies and private individuals and organizations involved in historic preservation activities.  When providing assistance to entities that are seeking the federal historic preservation tax credit administered by the National Park Service, the division shall assist applicants in a manner which provides cost effective, practical, and innovative approaches to historic preservation that are consistent with National Park Service guidelines.  The division shall not establish historic preservation criteria that are more stringent than National Park Service guidelines regarding the historic preservation tax credit.

2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.