Bill Text - HB1066 (2022)

(Second New Title) requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to prepare a plan relative to cyanobacterial blooms in New Hampshire.


Revision: March 1, 2022, 2:48 p.m.

Rep. Creighton, Hills. 38

February 4, 2022

2022-0505h

08/10

 

 

Amendment to HB 1066

 

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

 

AN ACT requiring the commissioner of the department of environmental services to prepare a plan relative to cyanobacterial blooms in New Hampshire.

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

1  Report Required; Commissioner of Environmental Services.  The commissioner of the department of environmental services shall prepare a plan to prevent the increase of, and eventually control, cyanobacterial blooms in New Hampshire's lakes and other waters.  Such plan shall be supported by scientific data and shall include measurable milestones.  The commissioner shall determine the organizational structure, foci, personnel, and resources needed to execute the plan.  The commissioner shall also coordinate with appropriate stakeholders as may be required to execute the plan.  Any budgetary request necessary to execute the plan shall be submitted as part of the department's total funding request for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025.  The plan shall be submitted in writing to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president of the senate no later than November 1, 2023.

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

2022-0505h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill requires the commissioner of the department of environmental services to prepare a plan relative to cyanobacterial blooms in New Hampshire.