Revision: March 26, 2024, 4:43 p.m.
Energy and Natural Resources
March 26, 2024
2024-1343s
08/05
Amendment to SB 542
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT creating a committee to study fish and game department funding and partnerships.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study fish and game department funding and partnerships.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be a member of the fish and game committee, one of whom shall be a member of the resources, recreation, and development committee, and one of whom shall be a member of the finance committee.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
3 Duties. The committee shall:
I. Consult with the commission and the executive director on current funding sources and budgets, including capital budget needs, and their sustainability.
II. Consider proposals for general fund needs for department operations, particularly to sustain personnel costs at current and increased staffing levels needed to fulfill the mission of the department.
III. Consider proposals for general funding needs to sustain other programs and operations of the department not provided by federal funding.
IV. Consider land use and conservation, agricultural, timber, and recreational use managed by other state departments and private entities that connect with the mission of the fish and game department, and whether potential reorganization of responsibilities and new partnerships would be advantageous to the department.
V. Consider revisions to RSA 206:2-a such as membership or other forms of representation on or consultation with the fish and game commission for entities with interests in conservation, outdoor recreation, agriculture, forestry, that currently or may in the future contribute resources to the mission of the department.
VI. Consider revisions to RSA 206:33-c to enhance funding partnerships, particularly in the area of outdoor recreation, land conservation and easements, and environmental adaptation.
4 Chairperson. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.
5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2024.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill creates a committee to study fish and game department funding and partnerships.