HB256 (2025) Compare Changes


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1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the federal government's response to the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty (AGTR-5) and its aftermath.

2 Membership and Compensation.

I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:

(a) Four members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

(c ) One member of the public, appointed by the governor.

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 study the federal government's response to the 1967 Israeli attack on the USS Liberty (AGTR-5). Specifically, the committee shall investigate, to the best of its ability, whether the United States government properly determined the culpability of Israeli civilian and military officials in the attack.

4 Chairperson; Quorum. 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 first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations to the New Hampshire federal congressional delegation on or before November 1, 2025.

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

Changed Version

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1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the federal government's response to the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty (AGTR-5) and its aftermath.

2 Membership and Compensation.

I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:

(a) Four members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

(c ) One member of the public, appointed by the governor.

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 study the federal government's response to the 1967 Israeli attack on the USS Liberty (AGTR-5). Specifically, the committee shall investigate, to the best of its ability, whether the United States government properly determined the culpability of Israeli civilian and military officials in the attack.

4 Chairperson; Quorum. 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 first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations to the New Hampshire federal congressional delegation on or before November 1, 2025.

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