HB 1441 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES

 

16Feb2022... 0148h

17Mar2022... 1224EBA

 

2022 SESSION

22-2501

07/08

 

HOUSE BILL 1441

 

AN ACT establishing a commission to organize the observance of the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence.

 

SPONSORS: Rep. Horrigan, Straf. 6; Rep. Wall, Straf. 6; Rep. M. Smith, Straf. 6; Sen. Watters, Dist 4

 

COMMITTEE: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

 

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AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill establishes a commission tasked with organizing, arranging, and coordinating tributes to the American revolution and the observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence.

 

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

16Feb2022... 0148h

17Mar2022... 1224EBA 22-2501

07/08

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Two

 

AN ACT establishing a commission to organize the observance of the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence.

 

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

 

1  New Chapter; American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission.  Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 17-R the following new chapter:

CHAPTER 17-S

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SESTERCENTENNIAL COMMISSION

17-S:1  Commission Established.  There is established the American Revolution sestercentennial commission, hereinafter referred to as the “commission.”  The purpose of the commission is to organize, arrange, and coordinate tributes to the American Revolution culminating with the signing of the Declaration of Independence and coordinate those activities with recognition of the two hundred fiftieth Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.  

17-S:2  Membership and Compensation.

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

(a)  Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, with at least one member being from the minority caucus and one member from the majority caucus.

(b)  Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, with at least one member from the minority caucus and one member from the majority caucus.

(c)  The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources, or designee.

(d)  The secretary of state, or designee.

(e)  The chancellor of the university system of New Hampshire, or designee.

(f)  The chancellor of the community college system of New Hampshire, or designee.

(g)  The executive director of the New Hampshire historical society, or designee.

(h)  The chair of the New Hampshire commission on Native American affairs, or designee.

(i)  The governor, or designee.

(j)  Three members of the public, appointed by the governor.

(k)  The chair of the state veterans council as established in RSA 110-B:89, or designee.

II.  Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.

17-S:3  Duties.  The commission shall:

I.  Lead New Hampshire's planning efforts to commemorate the significance of the American revolution and declaration of independence to our state and national history.

II.  Make recommendations outlining the most effective and appropriate means for the state of New Hampshire to commemorate the American revolution and declaration of independence sestercentennial celebration.

III.  Identify and pursue resources necessary to effectively communicate and implement commemorative activities.

IV.  Implement recommendations by working with the office of the governor, appropriate state and local government agencies, members of the New Hampshire general court, organizations, and individuals that are interested in commemorating the American revolution and signing of the declaration of independence.

V.  Coordinate communications with the United States sestercentennial commission to ensure that New Hampshire will be a significant state for events recognizing the American revolution and signing of the declaration of independence.

VI.  Coordinate scheduling of New Hampshire American revolution sestercentennial activities and coordinate activities with the national commission.

VII.  Solicit information and testimony from any individual or entity with information or expertise relative to the commission’s charge.

VIII.  Plan a publicly noticed and publicized event for July 4, 2026, relating to the American revolution and the signing of the declaration of independence.

17-S:4  Chairperson; Quorum.  The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members.  The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member.  The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.  Eight members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

17-S:5  Report.  Beginning November 1, 2022, the commission shall submit an annual report summarizing its activities and findings and making recommendations for American revolution commemorative activities to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house or representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library.

17-S:6  American Revolution Sestercentennial Trust Fund Established.

I.  There is hereby established in the state treasury a nonlapsing fund to be known as the American Revolution sestercentennial trust fund which shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds.  All monetary gifts, grants, and donations accepted pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in such fund.  The fund is established to pay for the expenses of the commission's duties and activities as set forth in RSA 17-S:3.

II.  Any moneys remaining in this fund as of December 31, 2027 shall lapse into the general fund.

2  Prospective Repeal.  RSA 17-S, relative to the American revolution sestercentennial commission, is repealed.

3  Effective Date.  

I.  Section 2 of this act shall take effect December 31, 2027.

II.  The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.

 

LBA

22-2501

Amended 3/1/22

 

HB 1441- FISCAL NOTE

AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT # 2022-0148h)

 

AN ACT establishing a commission to organize the observance of the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:      [ X ] State              [    ] County               [    ] Local              [    ] None

 

 

 

Estimated Increase / (Decrease)

STATE:

FY 2022

FY 2023

FY 2024

FY 2025

   Appropriation

$0

$0

$0

$0

   Revenue

$0

Indeterminable

Indeterminable

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   Expenditures

$0

Indeterminable

Indeterminable

Indeterminable

Funding Source:

  [ X ] General            [    ] Education            [    ] Highway           [ X ] Other - American Revolution Sestercentennial Trust Fund

 

 

 

 

 

METHODOLOGY:

This bill establishes an American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission.  The bill also establishes a nonlapsing American Revolution Sestercentennial Trust Fund in the office of the State Treasurer.  The fund is established to pay expenses of the commissions' duties and activities and shall be funded by monetary gifts, grants  and donations.  All monies remaining in the fund, when the commission is repealed as of December 31, 2027, shall lapse into the General Fund.

 

It is assumed the fiscal impact will not occur until FY 2023.

 

AGENCIES CONTACTED:

None