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SENATE BILL 362

COMMITTEE: Energy and Economic Development

ANALYSIS

This bill reestablishes the New Hampshire film and television commission and expands the membership of the commission to include the commissioner of the department of cultural resources.

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

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

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Two

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

39:1 New Section; Resources and Economic Development; New Hampshire Film and Television Commission; Commission Established; Members; Duties. Amend RSA 12-A by inserting after section 41 the following new section:

12-A:41-a Commission Established; Members; Duties.

I. There is established a New Hampshire film and television commission within the division of travel and tourism development, department of resources and economic development. The purposes of the commission shall be:

(a) To promote the economic development of the film and television industry in New Hampshire.

(b) To promote the utilization of location sites by the film and television industry in the state of New Hampshire.

(c) To increase the use of New Hampshire hotels, restaurants, and local businesses by visiting film and television production companies.

II. The commission shall:

(a) Identify opportunities for activities related to the film and television industries.

(b) Recommend both long-range and short-term programs that will result in economic gain for the state.

(c) Educate state, local, and private officials and organizations regarding the benefits and rewards that can result from increased development of this industry.

(d) Secure sites, as appropriate, within the state suitable for filming by the motion picture industry, the television industry, independent film producers, and other filmmakers.

III. The members of the commission, all of whom, except for the commissioner of the department of cultural resources or designee, shall be appointed by the commissioner of the department of resources and economic development, shall be as follows:

(a) Three individuals representing the film and television industry.

(b) Two members of the general public with an interest in the film industry.

(c) The commissioner of the department of resources and economic development, or designee, and the commissioner of the department of cultural resources, or designee, who shall serve as ex officio members of the commission.

IV. Except for the commissioners of resources and economic development and of cultural resources or their designees, the term of office for the members shall be 3 years and until a successor is appointed. The initial members of the commission shall serve staggered terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and for the unexpired terms. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary travel and other necessary expenses.

V. The members shall annually elect a person from among its membership to act as chairperson.

VI. The department of resources and economic development shall cooperate with the commission and shall provide necessary information and staff support.

39:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

(Approved: April 19, 2002)

(Effective Date: April 19, 2002)