HB319 (2020) Compare Changes


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1 New Paragraph; Multi-Use Decal Plates; Authorized Organizations. Amend RSA 261-B:9 by inserting after paragraph XII the following new paragraph:

XIII. Friends of Seabrook Rail Trail.

2 New Section; Oversight Commission on Multi-use Decal Plates. Amend RSA 261-B by inserting after section 9 the following new section:

261-B:10 Oversight Commission on Multi-use Decal Plates.

I. There is established an oversight commission on multi-use decal plates. The commission shall:

(a) Periodically review the status on approved organizations to ensure that they are meeting reporting requirements and are still active and eligible.

(b) Review proposed decal designs from approved organizations to ensure compliance with current standards.

(c) Make recommendations for repealing issuing authority for defunct or out of compliance organizations.

(d) Review reports on the revenue from and the number of multi-use decal plates issued.

(e) Receive feedback from the division of motor vehicles on proposed program modifications.

II.(a) The members of the oversight commission shall be as follows:

(1) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall be members of the standing committee having jurisdiction over transportation.

(2) One member from the senate, who shall be a member of the standing committee having jurisdiction over transportation.

(3) One representative of the department of safety, appointed by the commissioner of the department of safety.

(b) Legislative members of the oversight commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.

(c) The terms of legislative members shall be coterminous with their terms of office. Legislative members may be reappointed consistent with the requirements of subparagraphs II(a)(1) and (2).

III. The members of the oversight commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members every 2 years. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

IV. The oversight commission shall make a report every 2 years beginning on November 1, 2020, together with its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library.

2 New Paragraph; Multi-Use Decal Plates; Approval by Oversight Commission. Amend RSA 261-B:2 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:

VI. New decals shall be subject to approval by the oversight commission on multi-use decal plates, established in RSA 261-B:10.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Changed Version

Text to be added highlighted in green.

1 New Paragraph; Multi-Use Decal Plates; Authorized Organizations. Amend RSA 261-B:9 by inserting after paragraph XII the following new paragraph:

XIII. Friends of Seabrook Rail Trail.

2 New Section; Oversight Commission on Multi-use Decal Plates. Amend RSA 261-B by inserting after section 9 the following new section:

261-B:10 Oversight Commission on Multi-use Decal Plates.

I. There is established an oversight commission on multi-use decal plates. The commission shall:

(a) Periodically review the status on approved organizations to ensure that they are meeting reporting requirements and are still active and eligible.

(b) Review proposed decal designs from approved organizations to ensure compliance with current standards.

(c) Make recommendations for repealing issuing authority for defunct or out of compliance organizations.

(d) Review reports on the revenue from and the number of multi-use decal plates issued.

(e) Receive feedback from the division of motor vehicles on proposed program modifications.

II.(a) The members of the oversight commission shall be as follows:

(1) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall be members of the standing committee having jurisdiction over transportation.

(2) One member from the senate, who shall be a member of the standing committee having jurisdiction over transportation.

(3) One representative of the department of safety, appointed by the commissioner of the department of safety.

(b) Legislative members of the oversight commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.

(c) The terms of legislative members shall be coterminous with their terms of office. Legislative members may be reappointed consistent with the requirements of subparagraphs II(a)(1) and (2).

III. The members of the oversight commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members every 2 years. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

IV. The oversight commission shall make a report every 2 years beginning on November 1, 2020, together with its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library.

2 New Paragraph; Multi-Use Decal Plates; Approval by Oversight Commission. Amend RSA 261-B:2 by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:

VI. New decals shall be subject to approval by the oversight commission on multi-use decal plates, established in RSA 261-B:10.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.