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1 New Paragraph; New Hampshire Vaccine Association; Powers and Duties. Amend RSA 126-Q:5 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
III. Assessments collected by the association, including funds deposited in the state vaccine purchase fund under RSA 141-C:17-a, shall be disbursed by the end of each fiscal year to the extent practicable and not to exceed 90 days thereafter.
2 Vaccine Association; Collection of Assessments. Amend RSA 126-Q:3, V(m) to read as follows:
(m) Collect assessments from assessable entities as calculated under RSA 126-Q:4 and deposit said assessments less the association's administrative costs annually and reserves with the state treasurer to the credit of the vaccine purchase fund established pursuant to RSA 141-C:17-a. At the written request of the association following a majority vote of the board of directors, any funds forwarded to the state treasurer for the vaccine purchase fund remaining unexpended for childhood vaccines, shall promptly be returned to the association.
3 Committee Established.
I. There is established a committee to study the efficacy of the New Hampshire vaccine association.
II. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
III. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
IV. The committee shall study the efficacy of the New Hampshire vaccine association. The committee may solicit information and testimony from any individual, agency, or entity with experience or expertise relevant to the study.
V. 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. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
VI. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2026.
4 Effective Date.
I. Sections 1 and 2 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
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1 New Paragraph; New Hampshire Vaccine Association; Powers and Duties. Amend RSA 126-Q:5 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
III. Assessments collected by the association, including funds deposited in the state vaccine purchase fund under RSA 141-C:17-a, shall be disbursed by the end of each fiscal year to the extent practicable and not to exceed 90 days thereafter.
2 Vaccine Association; Collection of Assessments. Amend RSA 126-Q:3, V(m) to read as follows:
(m) Collect assessments from assessable entities as calculated under RSA 126-Q:4 and annually deposit said assessments , less the association's administrative costs and reserves , with the state treasurer for deposit in the vaccine purchase fund established pursuant to RSA 141-C:17-a. At the written request of the association following a majority vote of the board of directors, any funds forwarded to the state treasurer for the vaccine purchase fund remaining unexpended for childhood vaccines, shall promptly be returned to the association.
3 Committee Established.
I. There is established a committee to study the efficacy of the New Hampshire vaccine association.
II. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
III. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
IV. The committee shall study the efficacy of the New Hampshire vaccine association. The committee may solicit information and testimony from any individual, agency, or entity with experience or expertise relevant to the study.
V. 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. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
VI. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2026.
4 Effective Date.
I. Sections 1 and 2 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.