CHAPTER 12-O DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Office of Planning and Development
Section 12-O:55-a
12-O:55-a Commission on Demographic Trends. –
I. There is established a commission on demographic trends. The commission shall develop long-term net migration goals, review and recommend programs and legislation designed to meet the net migration goals, and monitor the success of any such programs.
II. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Four members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c) The commissioner of the department of business and economic affairs, or designee.
(d) Six New Hampshire citizens who have expertise to support the mission of the commission, appointed by the governor.
III. The commission shall elect a chairperson from its membership, and any other officers it deems necessary. The terms of the elected members of the commission shall be coterminous with their terms in offices; the terms of all other appointed members shall be 3 years. In the event of a vacancy, a new member shall be appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. 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. Seven members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
IV. The commission shall report at least annually to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, president of the senate, clerk of the house of representatives, clerk of the senate, and state library. The annual report shall be posted on the general court website.
V. The commission shall create a biennial scorecard on New Hampshire's demographic condition and trends, which shall be distributed to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, president of the senate, clerk of the house of representatives, clerk of the senate, county commissioners, and state library. The scorecard also shall be posted on the general court website.