Revision: March 19, 2025, 4:06 p.m.
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
March 19, 2025
2025-1147s
08/09
Amendment to SB 301
Amend RSA 17-T:1-2 as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
17-T:1 Committee Established. There is hereby established a committee to be known as the joint standing oversight committee. The committee shall consist of 2 members designated by the governor, 6 members of the senate appointed by the president in consultation with the minority leader, with no more than 3 members of any one party, and 6 members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker in consultation with the minority leader, with no more than 3 members of any one party. The president of the senate and the speaker of the house may, at any time, appoint alternate senate and house members to replace regular members who are unable to appear at a committee meeting. The legislative members shall serve for the balance of their elected terms and the representatives of the governor shall serve for the balance of the term of the governor. The committee shall choose a chair, vice-chair and clerk from among its members. The members shall receive no compensation for their services, but the legislative members shall receive legislative mileage while on official business. Each member shall be reimbursed for his expenses incurred on official business.
17-T:2 Powers and Duties.
The committee shall conduct independent audits and investigations into the operations of state agencies. The committee may issue subpoenas, compel document production, and require agency officials to testify, ensuring comprehensive access to the information necessary for effective oversight. The committee shall conduct regular reviews, hold public hearings, and when necessary, engage experts to support specialized investigations. The president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall refer such matters as they see fit to the committee for investigation or hearing.
Amend the bill by replacing section 2 with the following: