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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:9-f - Legislative Report of 10-Year Current Services Cost Projections.

9:9-f Legislative Report of 10-Year Current Services Cost Projections. –
On or before February 1 of each budget year, prior to the transmission of the budget to the legislature under RSA 9:2, the legislative budget assistant shall provide to the house and senate finance committees, a report with the 10-year current services cost projections described in RSA 9:9-d and RSA 9:9-e and any other relevant factors identified by the legislative budget assistant or the state agencies listed in RSA 9:9-d and RSA 9:9-e. The report also shall be posted on the general court website.
Source.
2018, 162:2, eff. July 1, 2018. 2022, 293:5, eff. Aug. 30, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:10 - Appropriations.

9:10 Appropriations. –
The appropriations made shall be available for expenditure on July 1, unless otherwise provided.
Source.
RL 23:10. 1957, 112:1, eff. July 1, 1957.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:11 - Monthly Statements.

9:11 Monthly Statements. –
I. Once each month the director, division of accounting services shall make a report to each state agency showing in detail the total amount expended during the previous month and the accumulated amount expended to date from July 1. The report shall also show the total encumbrances outstanding and the balance available for the remainder of the fiscal year. Whenever it appears that a department is spending at a rate which will deplete its appropriation before June 30 the director, division of accounting services shall immediately report the fact to the governor who shall thereupon investigate and may, if necessary, order the department head to reduce expenditures in proportion to the balance available and the remaining time in the fiscal year. When such an order has been made by the governor the director, division of accounting services shall establish a limit of expenditures for the department and shall not allow any expenditure by said department in excess of said limit unless and until said order has been modified by the governor. Provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to appropriations made for land, permanent improvements, and other capital projects.
II. (a) For the funds and entities identified in subparagraph (b), the department of administrative services shall prepare and submit to the fiscal committee of the general court a combined report describing the status of the state's fund expenditures for the current fiscal year. The report shall include a comparison of actual expenditures to projected expenditures, and an explanation for any substantial variance, as provided by each entity. The department shall submit such report for the quarters ending September 30, December 31, and March 31, and any time the governor submits to the fiscal committee, pursuant to RSA 9:16-b, a plan to reduce state expenditures.
(b)(1) For the general fund and education trust fund, the judicial branch and any agency that receives appropriations from the general fund or education trust fund.
(2) For the fish and game fund, the fish and game department.
(3) For the highway fund, including the cost of collections, the department of safety and the department of transportation.
(4) For the turnpike fund, the department of transportation.
(5) For the liquor fund, the liquor commission.
(6) For the sweepstakes fund, the lottery commission.
Source.
RL 23:11. RSA 9:11. 1957, 112:2. 1985, 399:3, III, eff. July 1, 1985. 2015, 245:1, eff. Dec. 31, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:12 - Investigatory Powers.

9:12 Investigatory Powers. –
The governor or the governor and council and the commissioner of administrative services and any officer of the department of administrative services, when so authorized by the governor, or the governor and council, are hereby authorized to make such inquiries regarding the receipt, custody, and application of state funds, existing organization, activities, and methods of business of the departments, assignments of particular activities to particular services, and the regrouping of such services, as in the opinion of the governor will enable him to make recommendations, and, within the scope of the powers possessed by him, to order action to be taken, having for their purpose to bring about increased economy and efficiency in the conduct of the affairs of the state.
Source.
RL 23:12. RSA 9:12. 1985, 399:3, I, eff. July 1, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:13 - Fiscal Year.

9:13 Fiscal Year. –
The fiscal year of the state shall commence on the first day of July and end on the thirtieth day of June. This fiscal year shall be used for purposes of making appropriations and of financial reporting and shall be uniformly adopted by all departments of the state.
Source.
RL 23:16.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:13-a - to 9:13-c Repealed by 1987, 416:1, eff. July 1, 1987.

9:13-a to 9:13-c Repealed by 1987, 416:1, eff. July 1, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:13-d - Civil Emergency.

9:13-d Civil Emergency. –
Should it be determined by the governor that a civil emergency exists, the governor may, with the advice and consent of the fiscal committee, authorize such expenditures, by any department or agency, as may be necessary to effectively deal with said civil emergency and may draw his warrants in payment for the same from any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. In determining whether a civil emergency exists, the governor shall consider whether there is such imminent peril to the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of this state so as to require immediate action to remedy the situation. This section shall not be construed to enlarge any of the powers which the governor may possess under the constitution or other statutes.
Source.
1978, 52:15. 1987, 416:2, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:13-f - Debt Redemption; State Treasurer Required to Report.

9:13-f Debt Redemption;  State Treasurer Required to Report. –
I. The state treasurer shall report annually to the legislature, prior to the beginning of each session, on the state's outstanding bond obligations. The report shall describe in detail the bond issues which, in the state treasurer's judgment, could be redeemed prior to their stated date of maturity; the value of such issues; and the reasons why the state treasurer believes such issues should be redeemed prior to maturity.
II. The state treasurer shall make recommendations for appropriate legislation relative to early redemption of the state's outstanding bond obligations.
III. The legislature, upon receipt of the state treasurer's report, may appropriate funds for the purpose of debt redemption.
Source.
1986, 18:3, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:13-g - Repealed by 1999, 17:58, X, eff. July 1, 1999.

9:13-g Repealed by 1999, 17:58, X, eff. July 1, 1999. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:14-a - Working Capital.

9:14-a Working Capital. –
The governor is hereby authorized to draw his warrant with the advice and consent of the council, upon any money in the general fund of the treasury, including special and capital funds, for departments other than transportation or fish and game, for such sums to be set apart from time to time to the credit of the state treasurer as a working capital fund as may appear to the governor and council necessary and proper upon recommendation of the commissioner of administrative services for payment of all proper charges against said departments other than transportation and fish and game. The governor is likewise (for working capital) hereby authorized to draw his warrant, with the advice and consent of the council, upon any money in the highway fund for expenditures for the department of transportation, or upon any money in the fish and game fund for expenditures for the fish and game department. The provisions of this section shall not authorize the manifesting, approval or payment of any claim in excess of appropriations or for the purposes for which appropriations do not exist. A warrant duly executed under the provisions hereof shall be a sufficient warrant under RSA 6:10.
Source.
1959, 37:1. 1985, 399:3, I, eff. July 1, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:15 - Creation.

9:15 Creation. –
The governor is hereby authorized to draw his warrant, with the advice and consent of the council, upon any money in the general fund of the treasury for sums to be delivered into the custody of the responsible heads of departments and institutions for their use as petty cash revolving funds within their departments or institutions. The authorized balances and number of revolving funds shall be kept at minimum levels consistent with efficiency, and shall be carried as a charge against the departments or institutions concerned. No revolving fund shall be authorized by the governor and council except upon written application establishing the necessity for such fund consistent with the efficient operation of the applicant department. Any revolving fund authorized hereunder for the department of transportation or for the fish and game department shall be established from the highway fund or the fish and game fund, respectively. The heads of such departments and institutions shall be personally responsible for such moneys while in revolving funds, and shall be authorized to use the same as a petty cash fund only for such departmental purposes as are authorized by law. No payment from a revolving fund shall bind the state unless and until the specific payment has been pre-audited by the director, division of accounting services and warranted by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. After such audit and warrant, the treasurer shall be authorized to issue out public funds to restore the authorized balance of the revolving fund concerned. Department heads responsible for revolving funds shall be bonded in sums sufficient to protect the state against loss of any revolving funds the authorized balances of which exceed $1,000. All existing revolving funds shall lapse upon the date of the first meeting of the governor and council in 1953, unless renewed at that meeting and revolving funds thereafter authorized hereunder shall similarly lapse on the date of the first meeting of the governor and council in each biennium thereafter, unless then renewed and unless sooner reduced or lapsed by resolution of the governor and council. Upon such reduction or lapse, the responsible head of the department or institution concerned shall pay the revolving fund moneys into the treasury and the treasurer shall credit the same against the amount standing as a charge to the department or institution concerned.
Source.
1951, 252:3. RSA 9:15. 1985, 399:3, III, eff. July 1, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:16 - Repealed by 2008, 177:16, II, eff. June 11, 2008.

9:16 Repealed by 2008, 177:16, II, eff. June 11, 2008. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:16-b - Reductions Authorized.

9:16-b Reductions Authorized. –
I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governor may, with the prior approval of the fiscal committee, order reductions in any or all expenditure classes within any or all departments, as defined in RSA 9:1, if he determines at any time during the fiscal year that:
(a) Projected state revenues will be insufficient to maintain a balanced budget and that the likelihood of a serious deficit exists; or
(b) The actual lapse for each fiscal year is not going to equal the level estimated in the forecast of funds, unappropriated surplus, as issued by the legislative budget assistant.
II. The governor shall make available a summary report every 60 days to the presiding officers and to the chairman of the fiscal committee about any actions under this section.
Source.
1990, 3:36, eff. Feb. 20, 1990.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:16-c - Transfer of Federal Grant Funds.

9:16-c Transfer of Federal Grant Funds. –
I. In order to maximize the use of federal grant funds and to avoid lapsing such funds where changes in the state or federal accounting systems, changes in federal grant guidelines, or overestimation or underestimation of funds required in various class codes due to program needs or requirements have occurred subsequent to the passage of the budget, every department as defined in RSA 9:1 may, subject to the prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court and the approval of governor and council, transfer funds in or out of any class code and to create new class codes within federally funded areas of the department's operating budget if such transfers do not result in an over-expenditure of any grant.
II. In order to maximize the use of federal grant funds and not lapse such funds, every department as defined in RSA 9:1 may, subject to the approval of the commissioner of the department of administrative services, carry forward into future state fiscal years any budgeted appropriation balances in class from federal grants for the duration of the federal grant award.
Source.
2012, 192:7, eff. July 1, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:17 - Transfer Within Division or Functional Unit.

9:17 Transfer Within Division or Functional Unit. –
The governor and council, with the prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, may authorize the commissioner of administrative services to make such transfers of appropriation items and changes in allocation of funds available for operational purposes within any division or functional unit of a department or institution as may be necessary or desirable to best carry out the purpose of such division or functional unit of such department or institution.
Source.
1950, 5, part 2:1. RSA 9:17. 1985, 399:3, I. 2008, 177:12, eff. June 11, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:17-a - Limitations.

9:17-a Limitations. –
I. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 9:17, no transfer shall be made from any appropriation items for permanent personal services to any other use or purpose, provided however that this provision shall not supersede the provisions of RSA 99:4.
II. The provisions of this section shall apply to transfers in general appropriations, capital budget appropriations and in any other special appropriations.
[Paragraph III effective until June 30, 2025.]
III. The department of health and human services may be exempt from the limitations set forth in paragraph I, subject to approval by the fiscal committee of the general court of any transfer of appropriations from permanent personal services to any other use or purpose.
Source.
1967, 292:1. 1969, 367:6. 1974, 40:75. 1977, 600:50. 1985, 399:3, I. 2008, 177:13, eff. June 11, 2008. 2017, 156:204, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:17-b - Fish and Game Limitation.

9:17-b Fish and Game Limitation. –
Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 9:17, no transfers shall be made into the appropriation for the fish and game department for land acquisition.
Source.
1969, 146:3. 2008, 177:13, eff. June 11, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:17-c - Employee Benefit Adjustment Account.

9:17-c Employee Benefit Adjustment Account. –
Whereas the appropriations for employee benefits in state departments and institutions may upon occasion not be totally needed for each position due to vacancies and personnel turnover, the department of administrative services shall review accounts and transfer said amount, if needed, quarterly from the departmental or institutional appropriation to a special account to be known as the employee benefit adjustment account. This fund shall lapse at the end of each fiscal year and revert to the appropriate fund. Upon the certification of the commissioner of administrative services, the employee benefit account shall be available for transfer to departments and institutions in amounts that are deemed necessary to pay the state's required proportionate share of any legally authorized employee benefit, followed by an annual informational report to the governor and council after fiscal year end. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 9:17, no transfer shall be made from any appropriation for employee benefits to any other appropriation for any other use or purpose except as provided in this section.
Source.
1973, 376:67. 1975, 505:18. 1985, 399:3, I, II. 2008, 177:13, eff. June 11, 2008. 2023, 79:164, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:17-d - Transfer of Appropriations, Judicial Branch.

9:17-d Transfer of Appropriations, Judicial Branch. –
The supreme court may transfer funds for any specific purposes to funds for other purposes in the general appropriations for any accounting unit within the judicial branch, provided that any transfer of $75,000 or more shall require prior approval of the fiscal committee of the general court, and provided that no funds may be transferred in violation of the provisions of RSA 9:17-a or any other restriction provided by law. The judicial branch shall certify such transfers to the commissioner of administrative services. The certification shall state that the transfers are necessary to efficiently carry out the functions of the courts and that the legislative fiscal committee has approved the transfers. The provisions of this section shall not supersede the provisions of RSA 99:4 and RSA 9:17-a.
Source.
1979, 403:3. 1985, 399:3, I. 2012, 247:38, eff. Aug. 17, 2012. 2017, 156:205, eff. July 1, 2017; 156:247, eff. Sept. 3, 2017 at 12:01 a.m.; 195:7, eff. Sept. 3, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:17-e - Audit of Judicial Branch.

9:17-e Audit of Judicial Branch. –
Other provisions of law notwithstanding, the chief justice of the supreme court shall pre-audit all claims of the judicial branch to be presented for the issuance of warrants and this certification shall be sufficient evidence for the director, division of accounting services, to fulfill his responsibilities under the provisions of RSA 8:13, VII relative to debt incurred by the judicial branch.
Source.
1979, 403:3. 1985, 399:3, III, eff. July 1, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:17-f - Repealed by 2012, 247:39, eff. Aug. 17, 2012.

9:17-f Repealed by 2012, 247:39, eff. Aug. 17, 2012. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:18 - Lapsed Appropriations.

9:18 Lapsed Appropriations. –
I. Except for capital appropriations under paragraph I-a or as otherwise specially provided, all unexpended portions of special appropriations shall lapse when the object for which the appropriation was made has been accomplished and, in any event, at the end of 2 years from the date when the act creating the appropriation first took effect, unless there are obligations incurred by contract thereunder, made within said period, in which case there shall be no lapse until the satisfaction or fulfillment of such contractual obligations.
I-a. All unexpended portions of appropriations made by the 6-year capital budget shall lapse when the project for which the appropriation was made has been accomplished and, in any event, at the end of 6 years from the date when the act creating the appropriation first took effect, unless there are obligations incurred by contract thereunder, made within said period, in which case there shall be no lapse until the satisfaction or fulfillment of such contractual obligations
II. Except as otherwise specially provided, all unexpended portions of general appropriations for which a legally enforceable obligation has not been incurred during the fiscal year for which they were appropriated shall lapse at the end of each fiscal year.
Source.
1913, 66:1. 1925, 169:1. PL 15:34. 1927, 9:1. 1929, 97:1. RL 22:29. RSA 9:18. 1967, 77:1. 1971, 424:1. 1973, 493:6. 1982, 38:12. 2004, 138:3, 4, eff. May 24, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:19 - Exceeding Appropriations.

9:19 Exceeding Appropriations. –
No state official, commissioner, trustee, or other person having control of public funds appropriated by the general court shall use any part of such funds for any other purpose than that for which they were appropriated, or expend any money or make any contract or bargain, or in any way bind the state in excess of the amount voted by the legislature.
Source.
1903, 71:1. PL 15:35. RL 22:30.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:20 - Personal Liability.

9:20 Personal Liability. –
Any person who violates the provisions of RSA 9:19 individually or as a member of a board shall be personally liable for the amount of the excess expended, contracted, or bargained above the appropriation.
Source.
1903, 71:2. PL 15:36. RL 22:31.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:21 - Removal for.

9:21 Removal for. –
Any commissioner, trustee or agent who shall violate said provisions shall be removed by the governor, and his successor shall be appointed in conformity to the law providing for filling vacancies in such positions.
Source.
1903, 71:3. PL 15:37. RL 22:32.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:22 - Dissenting Officials Not Liable.

9:22 Dissenting Officials Not Liable. –
RSA 9:20 and 9:21 shall not apply to members of boards or commissions who do not aid in, sanction, or assent to a violation thereof by other members of such boards or commissions, and who, when such violations come to their knowledge, shall indicate their dissent by entry thereof in the records of the respective board or commission or in the office of the secretary of state.
Source.
1903, 71:4. PL 15:38. RL 22:33.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:23 - Certificates of Service.

9:23 Certificates of Service. –
No bill of a state officer or employee for services or expenses, except salaries provided by statute, shall be approved by the governor and council or paid by the state treasurer unless it is accompanied by a certificate under oath of said officer or employee that the service has been actually performed and the expense actually incurred.
Source.
1905, 78:1. PL 15:39. RL 22:34.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:24 - Exception.

9:24 Exception. –
If a state officer or employee dies prior to the filing of his account, the account may be paid by the state treasurer if the governor and council are satisfied that the service was performed and the expense incurred.
Source.
1905, 78:1. PL 15:40. RL 22:35.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:25, 9:26 - Repealed by 1999, 225:22, eff. Sept. 7, 1999.

9:25, 9:26 Repealed by 1999, 225:22, eff. Sept. 7, 1999. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:26-a - Prohibited Changes.

9:26-a Prohibited Changes. –
No change shall be made in the plan, location, or design of a project in the capital budget after the project has been approved and funds appropriated, unless the change is ratified by the capital project overview committee.
Source.
1981, 540:2. 2010, 29:1, eff. July 12, 2010. 2023, 192:4, eff. Aug. 4, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:27 - Insurance.

9:27 Insurance. –
Any agency or department of the state may, with the approval of the governor and council and within the limits of its appropriation, secure casualty or liability insurance on any property owned by the state or in connection with any program or activity of the state; provided, however, that all such purchases shall first be reviewed and approved by the division of risk and benefits of the department of administrative services and that any insurance specifically required by law shall be carried.
Source.
1909, 176:1. 1917, 10:1. PL 19:29. RL 27:35. 1950, 5, part 24:1. RSA 9:27. 1972, 24:1. 1985, 412:14, eff. July 3, 1985. 2017, 193:2, eff. Aug. 29, 2017. 2019, 346:18, eff. July 1, 2019.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9 - Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds › Section 9:28 - Financing Gubernatorial Transition.

9:28 Financing Gubernatorial Transition. –
Funds which are appropriated to the department of administrative services for a gubernatorial transition shall not be used to finance the transition expenses for an incumbent governor-elect. No other funds, either public or private, shall be expended for this purpose. The governor-elect may, however, accept and use in-kind services for transition expenses. In order to accept and use in-kind services for transition expenses, the governor shall file a report with the secretary of state no later than March 1 following the election which details all the in-kind services which were accepted and used for transition expenses.
Source.
1994, 330:2, eff. June 8, 1994.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-A - State Development Plan › Section 9-A:2 - Office of Planning and Development.

9-A:2 Office of Planning and Development. –
The office of planning and development, under the direction of the commissioner of business and economic affairs, shall:
I. Assist the commissioner in preparing, publishing and revising the comprehensive development plan.
II. Develop and maintain a technical data base of information to support statewide policy development and planning.
III. Coordinate and monitor the planning efforts of various state agencies and departments to ensure that program plans published by such agencies are consistent with the policies and priorities established in the comprehensive development plan.
IV. Coordinate and monitor the planning efforts of the regional planning commissions.
Source.
1985, 270:4. 2002, 229:5. 2003, 319:9. 2004, 257:44, eff. July 1, 2004. 2017, 156:64, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 91:196, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-A - State Development Plan › Section 9-A:4 - Consultation With Other Agencies.

9-A:4 Consultation With Other Agencies. –
I. In preparing the state development plan, the office of planning and development shall consult with the chief executive officers of the various departments and agencies of state government with responsibilities which are relevant to economic development.
II. The office may also consult with officials of regional and local planning and development agencies and representatives of business and industry.
III. All state agencies and departments shall provide the office of planning and development with such information and assistance required by the office to fulfill its responsibilities under RSA 9-A:2. The office shall maintain the confidentiality of any information which is protected by law.
Source.
1985, 270:4. 2003, 319:9. 2004, 257:44, eff. July 1, 2004. 2017, 156:64, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 91:197, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-B - State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy › Section 9-B:1 - Findings.

9-B:1 Findings. –
The general court finds that:
I. In addition to clean water and air, productive mountain, forest, and agricultural open space land is one of the state's most valuable assets, and is necessary for the economy and health and welfare of the citizens. The maintenance of this asset is vital if the state is to provide future generations with the same quality of life and environment that we have traditionally enjoyed.
II. Economic development is essential to the well-being and prosperity of our citizens. However, when haphazard development sprawls across the state's landscape, our collective well-being suffers. Fortunately, economic development can take place in a form that maximizes smart growth.
III. The state can encourage development in accordance with this chapter by regularly reviewing its operating procedures, granting policies, and regulatory framework.
IV. A coordinated and comprehensive planning effort by state agencies on future development in the state is needed, which will not only improve our economy, but also encourages smart growth by locating development in appropriate growth areas and thus retaining as much open space land as possible for the long-term.
Source.
2000, 292:6, eff. Aug. 20, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-B - State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy › Section 9-B:2 - Policy.

9-B:2 Policy. –
It shall be the policy of the state of New Hampshire that state agencies act in ways that encourage smart growth.
Source.
2000, 292:6, eff. Aug. 20, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-B - State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy › Section 9-B:3 - Definition.

9-B:3 Definition. –
In this chapter, "smart growth" means the control of haphazard and unplanned development and the use of land which results over time, in the inflation of the amount of land used per unit of human development, and of the degree of dispersal between such land areas. "Smart growth" also means the development and use of land in such a manner that its physical, visual, or audible consequences are appropriate to the traditional and historic New Hampshire landscape. Smart growth may include denser development of existing communities, encouragement of mixed uses in such communities, the protection of villages, and planning so as to create ease of movement within and among communities. Smart growth preserves the integrity of open space in agricultural, forested, and undeveloped areas. The results of smart growth may include, but shall not be limited to:
I. Vibrant commercial activity within cities and towns.
II. Strong sense of community identity.
III. Adherence to traditional settlement patterns when siting municipal and public buildings and services.
IV. Ample alternate transportation modes.
V. Uncongested roads.
VI. Decreased water and air pollution.
VII. Clean aquifer recharge areas.
VIII. Viable wildlife habitat.
IX. Attractive views of the landscape.
X. Preservation of historic village centers.
Source.
2000, 292:6, eff. Aug. 20, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-B - State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy › Section 9-B:4 - Expenditure of State or Federal Funds.

9-B:4 Expenditure of State or Federal Funds. –
All state agencies shall give due consideration to the state's policy on smart growth under RSA 9-B:2 when providing advice or expending state or federal funds, for their own use or as pass-through grants, for public works, transportation, or major capital improvement projects, and for the construction, rental, or lease of facilities. The intent of this action is that new investments and grants for existing sites and buildings in existing community centers will be given preference over investments in outlying areas where that is a practical solution for the use and community in question.
Source.
2000, 292:6, eff. Aug. 20, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-B - State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy › Section 9-B:5 - Procedures for Review.

9-B:5 Procedures for Review. –
The governor shall review actions taken by state agencies relative to the provisions of RSA 9-B:4 to ensure compliance with this chapter. The governor shall establish procedures for review no later than December 1, 2000.
Source.
2000, 292:6, eff. Aug. 20, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-B - State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy › Section 9-B:6 - Report to the General Court and the Governor.

9-B:6 Report to the General Court and the Governor. –
By October 1 of 2001, and every 4 years thereafter, the council on resources and development, established in RSA 162-C, shall report to the general court and the governor on the following:
I. Progress by state agencies in complying with the expenditure requirements under RSA 9-B:4.
II. Progress by the state agencies represented on the council in coordinating the activities to encourage smart growth.
III. Efforts made to encourage development in accordance with this chapter by regular review of state operating procedures, granting policies, and regulatory framework.
IV. Suggested policy changes or legislation that the council believes would strengthen the state's ability to achieve the smart growth goal of RSA 9-B:2.
V. An assessment of how state agencies are complying with the goals and objectives established in the statewide development plan, under RSA 9-A, and an identification of any suggested changes.
Source.
2000, 292:6. 2002, 229:6, 7, eff. July 1, 2002.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:1 - Purpose.

9-C:1 Purpose. –
State government has an obligation to put into practice, as part of its own operations, the interdependent principles of waste reduction, recycling, and recycled products purchase. State agencies shall strive to maximize the application of these principles in their normal operations. This chapter shall apply to all state agencies, as defined in RSA 9-C:2, V, whether or not they are required to make purchases through the division of procurement and support services in the department of administrative services.
Source.
2008, 359:2, eff. Sept. 9, 2008. 2014, 327:41, eff. Aug. 2, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:2 - Definitions.

9-C:2 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. [Repealed.]
II. "Division" means the department of administrative services, division of procurement and support services.
III. "Primary state agency" means the highest organizational unit of a given part of state government such as a department.
IV. "Recycled material" means a material or product that has served its intended end-use and is separated from the waste stream and recycled, and does not include those by-products and materials generated and commonly reused within the original manufacturing process.
V. "State agency" or "agency" means any board, department, bureau, office, commission, hospital, sanitarium, home, library, school, college, prison, or other institution, by whatever name, conducted or operated by the state of New Hampshire, and shall include the legislative branch of state government, but not the judicial branch.
Source.
2008, 359:2. 2011, 231:12, V, eff. June 29, 2011. 2014, 327:42, eff. Aug. 2, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:3 - State Policy.

9-C:3 State Policy. –
I. For the purpose of reducing disposal costs and to conserve and protect natural resources, it shall be the policy of each state agency to:
(a) Minimize the amount of solid and hazardous waste that it generates.
(b) Recycle any generated waste materials for which markets are readily available, with particular attention to waste materials that are not biodegradable.
(c) Purchase materials, supplies, and products that have the highest content of recycled materials and which are recyclable and non-toxic, to the extent feasible, acceptable, and appropriate.
II. [Repealed.]
III. All agency employees shall comply with this policy and participate in any initiatives within their respective agencies to implement the policy.
Source.
2008, 359:2. 2011, 231:12, VI, eff. June 29, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:4 - Repealed by 2011, 231:2(7), eff. Dec. 31, 2011.

9-C:4 Repealed by 2011, 231:2(7), eff. Dec. 31, 2011. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:5 - Department of Environmental Services Assistance.

9-C:5 Department of Environmental Services Assistance. –
The department of environmental services shall assist state agencies, as time and resources permit, to identify waste reduction and recycling opportunities. Such assistance shall include, but not be limited to, the preparation of waste minimization and recycling guidelines and office or site visits. The department shall also be available to the division for consultation relative to the division's duties under this chapter.
Source.
2008, 359:2, eff. Sept. 9, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:6 - Fund Established.

9-C:6 Fund Established. –
There is established in the office of the state treasurer a nonlapsing fund to be known as the state recycling fund to be administered by the director of the division, which shall be kept distinct and separate from all other funds. All moneys in the state recycling fund shall be continually appropriated to the commissioner of administrative services for the purpose of paying division costs in administering this chapter, providing state agencies with needed equipment and supplies for recycling, or to offset any costs associated with providing recycled materials pickup service. The treasurer shall deposit all donations received under RSA 9-C:7, I in the state recycling fund.
Source.
2008, 359:2, eff. Sept. 9, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:7 - Recycled Materials Revenue.

9-C:7 Recycled Materials Revenue. –
I. All sales revenues for materials recycled by state agencies shall be forwarded quarterly to the state treasurer for deposit into the state recycling fund established in RSA 9-C:6. Any revenues derived from collections made by the Tobey School shall be used first to reimburse the school's cost of collecting and handling the materials. The division may accept gifts, grants, donations or other moneys for deposit into the fund to be used for the same purposes as other moneys in the fund.
II. Funds accruing to the liquor commission from the sale of corrugated boxes shall be exempt from the provisions of paragraph I. The liquor commission shall report quarterly to the director of the division on the use of such funds in its recycling program. Excess funds generated by the recycling program of the liquor commission which are not used by June 30 of each year shall lapse to the fund under RSA 9-C:6.
Source.
2008, 359:2, eff. Sept. 9, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:8 - Procurement.

9-C:8 Procurement. –
The division shall fulfill its responsibility as the state's procurement agency in a manner consistent with and in advancement of the policy principles of RSA 9-C:3. This shall be reflected, in part, in the division's procurement specifications and the information required from vendors and bidders. The division shall keep all state agencies that make purchases through it informed of the requirements of this chapter and shall work with such agencies in furtherance of such requirements. The division shall put in place the necessary contracts to facilitate the purchase of those materials, supplies, and products identified by the division when they are of a type normally procured through the division, as well as other materials, supplies, and products containing recycled materials for which there is a demand. The division shall also arrange for the pickup of recycled materials, where feasible, at those state agencies that purchase through the division.
Source.
2008, 359:2. 2011, 231:16, eff. June 29, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:9 - Recycled Paper.

9-C:9 Recycled Paper. –
I. Uncoated printing and writing paper purchased by or for state agencies shall contain not less than 30 percent recycled material and coated printing paper purchased by or for state agencies shall contain not less than 10 percent recycled material.
II. If compliance with this section is not possible by following current industry standards for any item or items, then such items may be exempted from the requirements of this section, provided:
(a) For items purchased through the division, the division makes a written finding that current industry standards require the exemption; or
(b) For items not purchased through the division, the purchasing agency makes a written finding, as part of its certification filing under RSA 9-C:10, I(b), that current industry standards require the exemption.
Source.
2008, 359:2, eff. Sept. 9, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-C - State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase › Section 9-C:10 - Repealed by 2015, 259:31, V, eff. July 1, 2015.

9-C:10 Repealed by 2015, 259:31, V, eff. July 1, 2015. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-D - State Credit Card Contracts › Section 9-D:1 - Fees and Assessments in State Credit Card Contracts.

9-D:1 Fees and Assessments in State Credit Card Contracts. –
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, fees, charges, assessments, penalties, and other costs incurred by the state in accordance with contracts entered into by the department of administrative services for credit card services under RSA 21-I:11, II(f) may be paid by the state from revenue to be received under these contracts.
Source.
2009, 162:2, eff. Sept. 6, 2009. 2014, 327:44, eff. Aug. 2, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-D - State Credit Card Contracts › Section 9-D:2 - Card Rebates.

9-D:2 Card Rebates. –
I. Rebates received from contracts for credit card services entered into by the division of procurement and support services under RSA 21-I shall be applied in the following manner:
(a) Amounts which are paid to the state as rebates for its purchases shall be deposited in the payment and procurement card fund established in RSA 9-D:3.
(b) Amounts which represent the added rebate benefit attributable to the consolidation of calculations under contracts allowing for the independent participation of the legislative or judicial branches, or the independent participation of non-state entities under RSA 21-I:17, I-a(a) shall be paid by the card issuer directly to the branches or non-state entities which independently participated in the purchases.
II. Contracts for credit card services entered into by the division of procurement and support services under RSA 21-I shall contain such provisions as are necessary to apply rebates, if any, in the manner specified under paragraph I. Application of rebates in the foregoing manner shall not be required in the case of cards:
(a) Intended only for the procurement of fuel;
(b) Entered into by the division of procurement and support services which relate to a specific seller of goods or services;
(c) Obtained by the division under contracts specifically providing for another method of handling or applying rebates; or
(d) Entered into prior to the effective date of this section.
Source.
2015, 253:4, eff. Sept. 11, 2015. 2016, 127:1, eff. May 20, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 9-D - State Credit Card Contracts › Section 9-D:4 - Limitations on Procurement of Credit Card Contracts.

9-D:4 Limitations on Procurement of Credit Card Contracts. –
The department of administrative services, division of procurement and support services, shall consult with the office of the state treasurer before entering into contracts for credit card services intended to facilitate the process by which the state conducts and pays for its purchases or transactions. Agencies shall not independently enter into single agency service contracts for credit card services to pay for purchases or transactions, including but not limited to purchases for commodities or services intended solely for use of a single agency, without the approval of the office of the state treasurer and the department of administrative services. If approved to use credit card services secured by or through the division of procurement and support services, an agency shall not use other cards unless authorized to do so by the division or granted a waiver under RSA 21-I:17-c.
Source.
2015, 253:4, eff. Sept. 11, 2015.