Revision: Feb. 9, 2023, noon
Rep. Schuett, Merr. 12
Rep. T. Lekas, Hills. 38
January 30, 2023
2023-0180h
06/10
Amendment to HB 337-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 New Paragraphs; Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Notifications. Amend RSA 310-A:1-d by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraphs:
VI. All boards, councils, and commissions within the office of professional licensure and certification shall notify the public of any public meeting no less than 14 days prior to the meeting. All materials distributed to the board, council, or commission for the meeting shall be available to the public no less than 7 days prior to the meeting, provided the materials do not contain information exempt from disclosure under RSA 91-A:5. The chair of the board, council, or commission shall be permitted to add items to the agenda within 7 days of a meeting if, in the chair’s discretion, the public’s interest in the board addressing the matter outweighs the public’s interest in timely access to materials associated with the new agenda item. In such circumstances, materials shall be made available to the public as soon as reasonably practicable. If it is not practicable to make available to the public at least one day prior to a meeting, enough paper copies shall be made available at the meeting location prior to the start of the meeting.
VII. All boards, councils, and commissions within the office of professional licensure and certification shall provide an opportunity for comment from the public, virtually or in person, at public meetings, in a manner established by the board, council, or commission chair.
VIII. All boards, councils, and commissions within the office of professional licensure and certification shall provide an opportunity for the public to submit written comments on matters before the board, council, or commission.