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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-J - Capital Project Overview Committee › Section 17-J:4 - Duties.

17-J:4 Duties. –
The capital project overview committee shall review the status of capital budget projects both during and between legislative sessions. Each state agency with capital budget projects shall report to the department of administrative services, in the format the department of administrative services prescribes, for the quarters ending September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30. The department of administrative services shall combine these reports and present the summarized report to the capital project overview committee for review quarterly on the first of November, February, May, and August. The department of administrative services, division of public works design and construction shall, within 90 days of the approval of funding for any capital budget project, submit a timeline or schedule for such project to the capital project overview committee for review.
Source.
1981, 551:1. 2004, 257:37. 2011, 6:1, eff. June 24, 2011. 2014, 327:48, eff. Aug. 2, 2014. 2023, 192:3, eff. Aug. 4, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-J - Capital Project Overview Committee › Section 17-J:5 - Joint Legislative Parking Garage Oversight Commission.

[RSA 17-J:5 repealed by 2023, 192:5 effective upon satisfaction of the terms set out in 2023, 192:6.]
17-J:5 Joint Legislative Parking Garage Oversight Commission. –
I. There is hereby established a joint legislative parking garage oversight commission. Members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) The president of the senate, or designee.
(b) One member appointed by the president of the senate, who may be a public member.
(c) The speaker of the house of representatives, or designee.
(d) One member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who may be a public member.
(e) The commissioner of the department of administrative services, or designee.
(f) The chairperson of the house public works and highways committee, or designee.
(g) The chairperson of the house finance committee, or designee.
(h) A member of the senate finance committee, appointed by the president of the senate.
(i) The chief operating officer of the general court.
(j) One member appointed by the city of Concord.
II. Legislative members appointed to the joint legislative parking garage oversight commission shall be appointed for a term ending when their elected legislative term ends. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission. Public members of the commission shall remain until replaced by the appointing authority or upon completion of the legislative parking garage project.
III. The legislative parking garage oversight commission shall review the status of the legislative parking garage project at least once every 6 months after the effective date of this section. No changes shall be made in the plan, location, or design of the legislative parking garage unless approved by the legislative parking garage oversight commission.
IV. The department of administrative services shall include quarterly reports on the status of the legislative parking garage project in the department's summarized report to the capital project overview committee for review quarterly on the first of November, February, May, and August in accordance with RSA 17-J:4.
Source.
2023, 192:3, eff. Aug. 4, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-M - Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee › Section 17-M:1 - Committee Established.

17-M:1 Committee Established. –
There is hereby established a committee to be known as the long range capital planning and utilization committee. The committee shall consist of one member designated by the governor, 4 members of the senate appointed by the president, not more than 3 of whom shall be of the same party, and 4 members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker, not more than 3 of whom shall be of the same party. The president of the senate and the speaker of the house may, at any time, appoint alternate senate and house members to replace regular members who are unable to appear at a committee meeting. The commissioner of administrative services or his designee, and the commissioner of transportation or his designee shall be advisory members, without a vote. The legislative members shall serve for the balance of their elected terms and the representative of the governor shall serve for the balance of the term of the governor. The committee shall choose a chairman, vice-chairman and clerk from among its members. The members shall receive no compensation for their services, but the legislative members shall receive legislative mileage while on official business. Each member shall be reimbursed for his expenses incurred on official business.
Source.
1983, 428:4. 1985, 399:3, I. 1986, 224:4, eff. Aug. 5, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-M - Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee › Section 17-M:2 - Powers and Duties.

17-M:2 Powers and Duties. –
I. (a) The committee shall conduct a study of the physical needs and financial resources of the state. The study shall include, but not be limited to, the following matters:
(1) A continuing review of the need for additional space for all state agencies;
(2) A continuing review of all buildings and land presently owned by the state, together with those under consideration for construction or purchase and those under consideration for disposal;
(3) A continuing review of the quantity, type, sufficiency and cost of all space presently being leased or rented by state agencies;
(4) A plan to coordinate the physical plant needs and capital resources of the state into a feasible, long range capital improvement program for the entire state;
(5) Periodic recommendations for improvement in the capital budget process; and
(6) Investigation of the use of public property for low-income housing sites.
(b) [Repealed.]
II. In conducting its study, the committees may hold hearings at such times and in such places as the committee deems advisable.
III. The committee may require the assistance of any state department, commission, board, agency or institution in conducting its study, and such departments, commissions, boards, agencies and institutions are directed to assist the committee whenever the committee so requests.
IV. The committee may, with the approval of the senate president and the speaker of the house, employ a consultant to assist the committee in its duties; provided, any consultant employed shall receive compensation for his services only from federal or private funds, or from both.
V. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the director of the office of planning and development.
Source.
1983, 428:4. 1986, 224:3. 1996, 101:2. 2003, 319:9. 2004, 257:44, eff. July 1, 2004. 2013, 83:1, eff. Aug. 18, 2013. 2017, 156:64, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 91:198, eff. July 1, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-M - Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee › Section 17-M:3 - Reports.

17-M:3 Reports. –
The committee shall compile and issue the results of its study in the form of a report on or before December 1 in each even numbered year. The committee shall deliver the report to the governor and council and the presiding officer of each house. The report shall be a public document available to the public.
Source.
1983, 428:4, eff. Aug. 23, 1983.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-N - Legislative Performance Audit and Oversight › Section 17-N:1 - Performance Audit and Oversight Committee Established.

17-N:1 Performance Audit and Oversight Committee Established. –
I. There is hereby established a joint legislative performance audit and oversight committee of the general court.
II. The committee shall consist of 10 members, 5 of whom shall be members of the house of representatives, 3 appointed by the speaker of the house and 2 appointed by the house minority leader, and 5 of whom shall be senators, 3 appointed by the president of the senate, and 2 appointed by the senate minority leader. Members shall be appointed for their term of office. All members shall be eligible for reappointment so long as they are qualified under this section. Members shall be appointed no later than December 30 of the year of their election to the general court, except that vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term within 30 days of the creation of such vacancy, and the initial appointments under this section shall be made within 30 days of the effective date of this section. The members shall choose from their number a chairman, provided that the chairmanship shall rotate biennially between the house and senate members. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
III. The committee shall, while the general court is in session and during the interim, consider the need to review state departments, boards, institutions, commissions, and agencies and shall make recommendations to the fiscal committee for such reviews as provided in RSA 14:30-a, III.
Source.
1987, 416:12, eff. July 1, 1987. 2016, 319:14, eff. June 24, 2016.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-S - American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission › Section 17-S:1 - Commission Established.

[RSA 17-S:1 repealed by 2022, 18:2, effective December 31, 2027.]
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.
Source.
2022, 18:1, eff. Apr. 11, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-S - American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission › Section 17-S:2 - Membership and Compensation.

[RSA 17-S:2 repealed by 2022, 18:2, effective December 31, 2027.]
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.
Source.
2022, 18:1, eff. Apr. 11, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-S - American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission › Section 17-S:3 - Duties.

[RSA 17-S:3 repealed by 2022, 18:2, effective December 31, 2027.]
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, including the raid on Fort William and Mary in Portsmouth in December 1774 which included the first shots fired in the American Revolution.
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.
IX. Plan a publicly noticed and publicized event for December 14, 2024, relating to the raid on Fort William and Mary, now named Fort Constitution.
Source.
2022, 18:1, eff. Apr. 11, 2022. 2023, 160:1, eff. July 28, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-S - American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission › Section 17-S:4 - Chairperson; Quorum.

[RSA 17-S:4 repealed by 2022, 18:2, effective December 31, 2027.]
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.
Source.
2022, 18:1, eff. Apr. 11, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-S - American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission › Section 17-S:5 - Report.

[RSA 17-S:5 repealed by 2022, 18:2, effective December 31, 2027.]
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.
Source.
2022, 18:1, eff. Apr. 11, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 17-S - American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission › Section 17-S:6 - American Revolution Sestercentennial Trust Fund Established.

[RSA 17-S:6 repealed by 2022, 18:2, effective December 31, 2027.]
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.
Source.
2022, 18:1, eff. Apr. 11, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 18 - Commission to Study Uniform State Laws › Section 18:1 - Commission Created.

18:1 Commission Created. –
There shall be a commission to study uniform state laws consisting of 2 members of the New Hampshire bar appointed by the governor with the consent of the council for terms of 4 years, and the attorney general ex officio; provided, however, that the present attorney members of the commission on uniform state laws shall be members of the commission created hereunder until the expiration of the terms for which they were appointed to the commission on uniform state laws.
Source.
1947, 100:1, par. 1. 1950, 5, part 5:6, par. 1, eff. June 30, 1950.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 18 - Commission to Study Uniform State Laws › Section 18:2 - Duties.

18:2 Duties. –
It shall be the duty of said commissioners to promote uniformity in state laws on all subjects where uniformity is desirable and practicable, and to meet and act with other similar commissions appointed from other states for the above purpose, to be represented at each annual conference of the national commissioners, and to file with the secretary of state not later than the last December 1 preceding each legislative session, for the use of the governor and the general court, a report of the progress of uniform legislation both within and without the state to the end that uniform legislation, where desirable and practical, be adopted in this state. The attorney general shall act as secretary of the commission and shall maintain a record of its proceedings in his office.
Source.
1947, 100:1, par. 2. 1950, 5, part 5:6, par. 2, eff. June 30, 1950.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 18 - Commission to Study Uniform State Laws › Section 18:3 - Compensation.

18:3 Compensation. –
Said appointive commissioners shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred while engaged in their official duties, in attending the national conference and in making the biennial report.
Source.
1947, 100:1, par. 3. 1950, 5, part 5:6, par. 3, eff. June 30, 1950.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 18 - Commission to Study Uniform State Laws › Section 18:4 - Appropriations.

18:4 Appropriations. –
The legislature shall annually appropriate sums sufficient for promoting and continuing the national conferences of commissioners on uniform state laws and for the purpose of paying expenses for attendance at said national conferences.
Source.
1947, 100:1, par. 4. 1950, 5, part 5:6, par. 4. RSA 18:4. 1955, 35:1, eff. July 1, 1955.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:1 - Declaration of Policy.

19-A:1 Declaration of Policy. –
It is hereby found that many of our citizens lack the opportunity to view, enjoy or participate in living theatrical performances, musical concerts, operas, dance and ballet recitals, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture, and the performing and fine arts generally. It is hereby further found that, with increasing leisure time, the practice and enjoyment of the arts are of increasing importance and that the general welfare of the people of the state will be promoted by giving further recognition to the arts as a vital aspect of our culture and heritage and as a valued means of expanding the scope of our educational programs. It is hereby further found that arts organizations and businesses are important entertainment hubs and economic multipliers for New Hampshire's local economies. They serve as critical tax bases as employers and tourism destinations and as revenue generators for neighboring businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and retail. The cultural impact of New Hampshire's creative sector is difficult to calculate and serves as an important draw for young people to the state. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to join with private patrons and with institutions and professional organizations concerned with the arts to insure that the role of the arts in the life of our communities will continue to grow and will play an ever more significant part in the welfare and educational experience of our citizens. It is further declared that all activities undertaken by the state in carrying out this policy shall be directed toward encouraging and assisting rather than in any ways limiting the freedom of artistic expression that is essential for the well-being of the arts.
Source.
1965, 194:1, eff. Aug. 27, 1965. 2021, 91:441, eff. June 25, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:2 - Council Created.

19-A:2 Council Created. –
A state council, to be known as the New Hampshire state council on the arts, is hereby created and established. The council shall consist of 15 members, broadly representative of all fields of the performing and fine arts, to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council from among private citizens who are widely known for their professional competence and experience in connection with the performing and fine arts. In making such appointments, due consideration shall be given to the recommendations made by representative civic, educational and professional associations and groups, concerned with or engaged in the production or presentation of the performing and fine arts generally.
Source.
1965, 194:1. 1981, 16:3. 1985, 268:27, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:3 - Terms of Office.

19-A:3 Terms of Office. –
The term of office of each member shall be 5 years, provided, however, that of the members first appointed, 3 shall be appointed for terms of one year, 3 for terms of 2 years, 3 for terms of 3 years. The governor shall designate a chairman from the members of the council, to serve as such. The chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the council. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments.
Source.
1965, 194:1. 1985, 268:28, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:4 - Compensation.

19-A:4 Compensation. –
No member of the council shall receive any compensation for his services.
Source.
1965, 194:1. 1985, 268:28, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:5 - Duties.

19-A:5 Duties. –
The duties of the council shall be:
I. To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation therein.
II. To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the state in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to, music, theatre, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations concerning appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state.
III. To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and to expand the state's cultural resources.
IV. To advise the commissioner of natural and cultural resources in all matters concerning the arts.
V. To meet at least quarterly and at such other times as it deems necessary.
VI. To hold public hearings as it deems necessary.
VII. To administer any federal funds received from the National Endowment of the Arts and the art fund established under RSA 19-A:9.
VIII. To accept restricted gifts where appropriate.
Source.
1965, 194:1. 1985, 268:28. 1989, 35:1. 1990, 73:1. 1998, 363:3, eff. Aug. 25, 1998. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:6 - Repealed by 1985, 268:43, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

19-A:6 Repealed by 1985, 268:43, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:7 - Reports.

19-A:7 Reports. –
The council shall make biennial reports to the governor and council. The council's strategic plan and biennial report under this section shall address the activities related to the save our granite stages fund created under RSA 19-A:15.
Source.
1965, 194:1. 1973, 140:36. 1985, 268:29, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. 2021, 91:442, eff. June 25, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:8 - Definitions.

19-A:8 Definitions. –
As used in this subdivision:
I. "Acquisition" means to obtain by commissioning an artist to create or by purchasing.
II. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural and cultural resources.
III. "Work of art" means any object of historical significance or work of visual art, including, but not limited to, a drawing, painting, mural, fresco, sculpture, mosaic, or photograph, a work of calligraphy, a work of graphic art, including, but not limited to, an etching, lithograph, offset print, silk screen, or a work of graphic art of like nature, crafts, including, but not limited to, crafts in clay, textile, fiber, wood, metal, plastic, glass, and like materials, or mixed media, including, but not limited to, a collage, assemblage, or any combination of the foregoing art media. The term "work of art" does not include environmental landscaping placed about a building.
Source.
1979, 437:2. 1985, 268:30. 1990, 73:1. 1998, 363:3, eff. Aug. 25, 1998. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:9 - Art Fund.

19-A:9 Art Fund. –
I. There is hereby established a non-lapsing art fund consisting of
1/2 of one percent of the first $15,000,000 of the bid contract price of each new building or major addition authorized by the capital budget to be paid from the general fund. As used in this section, "major addition" means any addition which increases by 25 percent or more the square footage of the building to which it is being added. Contracts for the following projects are excluded:
(a) Repairs;
(b) University system of New Hampshire;
(c) Those paid for by the highway fund, fish and game fund, or federal funds; and
(d) Self-liquidating projects.
II. The commissioner of administrative services shall pay the specified percent to the fund out of the original capital budget appropriation when the governor and council approve the construction contract. The percent shall be a charge against the bond or note financing the construction.
Source.
1979, 437:2. 1981, 554:1. 1985, 399:3, I. 1998, 336:1, eff. Aug. 25, 1998.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:10 - Powers and Duties of Commissioner.

19-A:10 Powers and Duties of Commissioner. –
The commissioner shall have the following powers and duties relative to this subdivision:
I. To adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, with the advice of the New Hampshire state council on the arts, relative to the selection and placement of art purchased through the state art fund established in this subdivision.
II. To select, with the advice of the New Hampshire state council on the arts, state buildings and facilities as appropriate sites for works of art.
III. To acquire insurance when he deems such insurance necessary for the protection of the works of art purchased, subject to the provisions of RSA 21-I:7-c, V.
IV. To establish selection committees of interested citizens and experts to assist in the carrying out of the provisions of this chapter. The selection committees may include the project architect, a representative of the agency involved, a professional artist, a local citizen, and either a state senator or a state representative from the district in which the project will be located. The members of the selection committee shall serve without pay, but may be compensated for mileage by the department of natural and cultural resources.
Source.
1979, 437:2. 1985, 268:31. 1990, 73:1. 1998, 336:3. 2006, 70:5, eff. June 24, 2006. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:11 - Repairs to Works of Art.

19-A:11 Repairs to Works of Art. –
Except in the buildings or facilities covered under RSA 14:14-b, no conservation, restoration, repair, or removal of any work of art purchased under the provisions of this subdivision shall be undertaken without the approval of the commissioner, who shall seek the advice of the New Hampshire state council on the arts on any such matter.
Source.
1979, 437:2. 1985, 268:32, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:12 - Placement of Other Works of Art.

19-A:12 Placement of Other Works of Art. –
Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to preclude the placement of works of art in state buildings or facilities other than those placed pursuant to this subdivision.
Source.
1979, 437:2, eff. July 1, 1979.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-A - Council on the Arts › Section 19-A:13 - Program Established; Matching Funds.

19-A:13 Program Established;  Matching Funds. –
I. There is hereby established the New Hampshire arts development program to be administered by the New Hampshire council on the arts. The purpose of the program shall be to offer matching state funds for the planning, development, design and management of quality cultural facilities operated by New Hampshire non-profit organizations.
II. The funds shall be expended for appropriate projects through an application process administered by the council, provided that a one-to-one match of funds shall be paid by sources other than the state.
III. Grants shall be screened by the council which shall consider the following criteria:
(a) The quality of the project.
(b) The objectives of the project as stated in the application.
(c) The probability that the project will achieve its stated objectives.
(d) The ability of the applicant to raise the necessary one-to-one match of funds from sources other than the state.
IV. The council shall make its selection within the limits of appropriated funds. Any applicant who is rejected shall be sent written notification of the rejection with the reasons stated for the rejection.
Source.
1987, 262:2, eff. July 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-H - Volunteer NH › Section 19-H:1 - Volunteer NH; Board of Directors; Executive Director.

19-H:1 Volunteer NH;  Board of Directors;  Executive Director. –
I. There is hereby established Volunteer NH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that incorporates the previous responsibilities and programs of the New Hampshire office of volunteerism, the governor's council on volunteerism, and the New Hampshire commission for national and community service (AmeriCorps). The board of directors of Volunteer NH shall consist of at least 15 members but not more than 25 members. The board shall include, as a minimum:
(a) The following members, appointed by the governor and executive council:
(1) An individual with expertise in the educational, training, and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth.
(2) An individual with experience in promoting the involvement of adults 55 years of age or older in service and volunteerism.
(3) A representative from a community-based agency or community-based organization with volunteer participation.
(4) A representative from local government.
(5) A representative from a local labor organization.
(6) At least one representative from the business community.
(7) An individual between 16 and 25 years of age, inclusive, who is or has been a participant or supervisor in a service program.
(8) A representative of a national service program described in section 122(a) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended.
(9) A representative from the religious community.
(10) A representative from the philanthropic community.
(11) A representative from post-secondary education.
(b) The governor, or designee.
(c) One member of the senate, appointed by the senate president.
(d) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house.
(e) The commissioner of education, or designee.
(f) [Repealed.]
II. The members in subparagraph (a) shall serve for renewable terms of 3 years. The terms for members listed in subparagraphs (b) through (e) shall be coterminous with their term of office. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner and from the same group as the original appointment.
III. The board shall appoint an executive director who shall be qualified by reason of education and experience and who shall serve at the pleasure of the board of directors.
IV. The executive director may employ staff, in addition to using the services of volunteers, to carry out the responsibilities and programs of Volunteer NH.
Source.
2001, 288:1. 2006, 55:1-3, 5, I, eff. June 23, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-H - Volunteer NH › Section 19-H:4 - Duties.

19-H:4 Duties. –
I. The board may organize program committees to develop, promote, execute, sustain, and provide education and recognition to volunteer activities and programs in New Hampshire.
II. Volunteer NH shall:
(a) Promote volunteerism and community service as a value in the state.
(b) Promote and support national, state, and local community service initiatives.
(c) Assume responsibility for duties established for state commissions in section 178 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended.
(d) Assist and advise state agencies and political subdivisions to establish, maintain, and expand volunteer programs.
(e) Serve as a resource to coordinate and collaborate with other nonprofit and volunteer organizations throughout the state.
(f) Provide technical assistance to state agencies and political subdivisions, including a database that details the needs and capabilities of volunteers and volunteer organizations throughout the state.
(g) Take other appropriate actions to promote active participation of volunteers which would enrich state and local programs without supplanting public employees.
Source.
2001, 288:1. 2006, 55:4, eff. June 23, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-H - Volunteer NH › Section 19-H:5 - Cooperation.

19-H:5 Cooperation. –
Volunteer NH may cooperate with any state or federal agency or any private organization in conducting studies, programs, and joint efforts in the areas of service and volunteerism.
Source.
2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-H - Volunteer NH › Section 19-H:6 - Report.

19-H:6 Report. –
The board shall submit an annual report of its activities to the governor and council, the senate president, and the speaker of the house of representatives.
Source.
2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-H - Volunteer NH › Section 19-H:7 - Authority to Accept Gifts.

19-H:7 Authority to Accept Gifts. –
Volunteer NH may accept any gifts, donations, bequests, federal, state, or local funds, or grants from any source if the gifts, donations, bequests, funds, or grants received are used to sustain the organization and to further the duties and programs of Volunteer NH.
Source.
2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-H - Volunteer NH › Section 19-H:8 - Administratively Attached.

19-H:8 Administratively Attached. –
Volunteer NH shall be administratively attached to the department of administrative services and shall receive in-kind office space and essential services and support from the state.
Source.
2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-H - Volunteer NH › Section 19-H:9 - Limitation on Service.

19-H:9 Limitation on Service. –
No volunteer whose service or activities are promoted, coordinated, or assisted by Volunteer NH shall be used in the enforcement of any law, or in any civil or criminal investigation.
Source.
2001, 288:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2001.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-J - New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities › Section 19-J:1 - Definitions.

19-J:1 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Council" means the New Hampshire council on developmental disabilities established in RSA 19-J:2.
II. "Developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability which:
(a) Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;
(b) Is manifested before the person attains age 22;
(c) Is likely to continue indefinitely;
(d) Results in substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of the following areas of major life activity: self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency; and
(e) Reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.
Source.
2006, 179:1, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-J - New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities › Section 19-J:2 - Council Established.

19-J:2 Council Established. –
There is established the New Hampshire council on developmental disabilities which shall promote the inclusion, integration, productivity, independence, and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities in New Hampshire, and carry out the requirements of Subtitle B of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (hereinafter known as the "DD Act"), 42 U.S.C. sections 15021 through 15029, and subsequent amendments thereto. The council may receive, administer, and expend any funds that may be available under this federal act, or from any other sources public or private, to serve as the designated state agency pursuant to the DD Act and to enter into contracts for the purposes of its program.
Source.
2006, 179:1, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-J - New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities › Section 19-J:3 - Membership; Terms.

19-J:3 Membership;  Terms. –
I. The membership of the council shall be appointed by the governor in accordance with the DD Act and shall consist of at least 21 members which shall include:
(a) Individuals with developmental disabilities and parents or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves, which persons shall make up not less than 60 percent of the membership of the council.
(b) The state agencies or subdivisions that administer funds provided under federal laws related to individuals with disabilities, including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. section 701 et seq.), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. section 1400 et seq.), the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. section 3001 et seq.) and Titles V and XIX of the Social Security Act.
(c) A representative of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service established under the DD Act.
(d) A representative of the Protection and Advocacy system for protecting the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities established under the DD Act.
(e) Representatives of local and non-governmental agencies and private and non-profit groups located in New Hampshire concerned with services for individuals with developmental disabilities in New Hampshire.
II. Terms of office shall be 3-year staggered terms. A council member whose term of office is expiring may continue beyond the end of the term until reappointed or until a successor is nominated. The council shall elect a chairperson. Members of the council shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses for attending council meetings and performing council duties. The council shall support council member and staff travel to authorized training and technical assistance activities, including in-service training and leadership development activities.
Source.
2006, 179:1, eff. July 1, 2006. 2023, 65:1, eff. Aug. 6, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-J - New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities › Section 19-J:4 - Executive Director; Staff.

19-J:4 Executive Director;  Staff. –
The council shall select an executive director by a vote of a majority of all voting council members. The executive director shall be in the classified service of the state and shall perform such duties as the council may require. The council shall maintain sufficient staff, supervised by the executive director, to carry out the duties of the council. The hiring of staff shall be done in accordance with state personnel policies and procedures except that the state shall not apply hiring freezes, reductions in force, prohibitions on staff travel, or other policies, to the extent that such policies would impact staff or functions funded with federal funds and would prevent the council from carrying out its functions under the DD Act.
Source.
2006, 179:1, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-J - New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities › Section 19-J:5 - Organization of Council.

19-J:5 Organization of Council. –
The council shall organize itself in conformity with its responsibilities under the DD Act and this chapter, and shall establish committees to address issues that affect persons with developmental disabilities. The chairperson, with the input of the council, shall designate the members of such committees. The council shall adopt policies and procedures to carry out the council's duties under the DD Act and this chapter.
Source.
2006, 179:1, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-J - New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities › Section 19-J:7 - Meetings.

19-J:7 Meetings. –
The council shall establish a schedule of meetings on an annual basis. All meetings shall be open to the public in accordance with RSA 91-A.
Source.
2006, 179:1, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-K - Legislative Youth Advisory Council › Section 19-K:1 - Legislative Youth Advisory Council Established.

19-K:1 Legislative Youth Advisory Council Established. –
A legislative youth advisory council is established to examine issues of importance to youth, such as education, employment, strategies to increase youth participation in local and state government, safe environments for youth, substance abuse, emotional and physical health, foster care, poverty, homelessness, and youth access to state and local services. The council shall advise the legislature on these issues and shall submit an annual report with any recommendations for future legislation.
Source.
2006, 270:1, eff. Aug. 8, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-K - Legislative Youth Advisory Council › Section 19-K:2 - Membership.

19-K:2 Membership. –
The council shall consist of 21 members, one of whom shall be a member of the house of representatives and one of whom shall be a member of the senate. The remaining 19 members shall be between the ages of 15 and 22, and either secondary students or postsecondary youth. Secondary students may attend a public, charter, or private school, be home schooled, or be enrolled in a program that leads to a high school equivalency certificate. Postsecondary youth may attend a 2 or 4-year New Hampshire college, university, private post secondary career school, or other New Hampshire training or education program, or be a member of the New Hampshire workforce.
I. The president of the senate shall appoint the following 7 members:
(a) Four secondary students.
(b) Two postsecondary youth.
(c) One member of the senate.
II. The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint the following 8 members:
(a) Four secondary students.
(b) Three postsecondary youth.
(c) One member of the house of representatives.
III. The governor shall appoint the following 3 members:
(a) Two secondary students.
(b) One postsecondary youth.
IV. The secretary of state shall appoint the following 3 members:
(a) Two secondary students.
(b) One postsecondary youth.
V. The appointing authorities shall make appointments that foster geographic and socioeconomic diversity among council members. The legislative members of the council shall serve a term coterminous with their term in office. Nonlegislative members shall serve 2-year terms and may be reappointed. Except for legislative members, no member shall serve on the council for more than 4 years. The council year shall begin on August 1 and end on July 31 of the following year.
VI. If a member misses 3 consecutive meetings, without cause, the council may request that the appointing authority appoint a replacement member. Upon appointment of the replacement, the prior appointment shall terminate and the replacement shall serve for the remainder of the prior member's term.
Source.
2006, 270:1. 2009, 36:1, eff. May 15, 2009. 2018, 19:1, eff. July 14, 2018.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 19-K - Legislative Youth Advisory Council › Section 19-K:3 - Duties.

19-K:3 Duties. –
The council shall perform the following duties:
I. Advise the legislature, the president of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives on proposed or pending legislation, state budget expenditures, and policy matters of concern to youth.
II. Advise the joint standing committees of the legislature and legislative study committees, commissions, and task forces on issues of concern to youth.
III. Conduct an annual seminar for council members regarding leadership, government, and the legislature.
IV. Meet no fewer than 4 times per year on issues of importance to youth as the council deems necessary. Two of these meetings shall be in person. All other meetings may be remote. At the discretion of the co-chairs, regional subcommittees may be established.
V. Communicate with other councils.
VI. File an annual report of its activities, including any recommendations for proposed legislation, on or before November 1 of each year with the speaker of the house, the senate president, the governor, the secretary of state, the house clerk, and the state library.
Source.
2006, 270:1. 2008, 30:1, eff. July 11 2008. 2018, 19:1, eff. July 14, 2018. 2022, 29:1, eff. June 17, 2022.