2023-2400h — Amendment

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Rep. Hill, Merr. 2
November 1, 2023
2023-2400h
08/05


Amendment to SB 84

Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:

AN ACT	establishing a committee to study the appeals process administered by the environmental councils established under RSA 21-O.

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

	1  Department of Environmental Services; Appeals Process Study Committee Established.
		I.  There is hereby established a committee to study the appeals process administered by the environmental councils established under RSA 21-O.
		II.  The members of the committee shall be as follows:
			(a)  Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and
			(b)  One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
		III.  Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
		IV.  The duties of the committee shall be as follows:
			(a)  Study the appeals process of the environmental councils established in RSA 21-O with a focus on expediting appeals resolutions;
			(b)  Improve the cost effectiveness of the appeals process; and
			(c)  Consult with the chairmen of the 4 environmental councils to accomplish these goals.
		V.  The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members.  The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member.  The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.  Two members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
		VI.  The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2024.
	2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS

	This bill establishes a committee to study the department of environmental services appeals process.