Amendment 2026-0503h to HB1097 (2026)

Requiring legislative approval of the amendment or permanent removal of historical markers.


Revision: Feb. 27, 2026, 11:52 a.m.

Rep. Wall, Straf. 11

February 3, 2026

2026-0503h

04/09

 

 

Amendment to HB 1097

 

Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:  

 

1  Historical Markers; Amendment and Removal.  Amend RSA 236:41 to read as follows:  

236:41  Historic Preservation Office.  

The state historic preservation office established under RSA 227-C shall consult with the commissioner of transportation on the marker program. Before placing any marker, the commissioner shall secure the state historic preservation office's approval of the marker, its location and its wording. The state historic preservation office shall make any investigation needed to obtain information on the event to be commemorated and on the appropriate location for the marker, including consulting historians and holding public hearings.  Before amending or permanently removing any matter, the commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources shall secure the approval of the joint legislative historical committee.