Title I, The State and Its Government

I. It is the intent of the general court that the office of legislative services continue its efforts to draft all bills, resolutions and amendments using words that are neutral as to gender, to the extent practicable. II. In addition, the office of legislative services shall con…

Legislation establishing a new, upgraded, or downgraded state unclassified officer position under RSA 94 shall to the extent practicable, be drafted by the office of legislative services without a recommended salary allocation. Changes to the salaries of unclassified officers lis…

There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a nonlapsing fund to be known as the state house visitor's center revolving fund which shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds. The state house visitor's center revolving fund shall be within the ov…

I. A new article or amended article of the constitution shall capitalize all proper nouns, phrases currently capitalized, and titles of all officers. II. The secretary of state, the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, and the director of legislative services sh…

No area within the state house complex, including buildings, interior rooms, and grounds shall be named or renamed unless the proposed name is recommended for approval by the joint committee on legislative facilities and approved by both the house of representatives and the senat…

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 th…

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 con…

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.

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.

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 h…

I. There is established a state commission on aging to advise the governor and the general court on policy and planning related to aging. II. The members of the commission shall be as follows: (a) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house …

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 phys…

A legislative youth advisory council is established to enable young people the ability to review legislation and make recommendations on legislation as viewed from the perspective of youth. Three elected members of the house of representatives will be appointed to assist the yout…

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 comm…

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 …

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 N…

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.

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 facili…

I. There is established a commission to study the economic impact of the arts and culture in New Hampshire. II. The commission shall consist of the following members: (a) Three members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be a member of the commerce and consumer aff…

The commission's duties shall include, but not be limited to: I. Reviewing and recommending proposals for rules, legislation, waivers, operations, and other policies. II. Reviewing and providing input relative to state planning efforts across agencies, including the state plan on…

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…

The council shall consist of 17 members including 4 members of the general court that will serve as non-voting members of the council, and 13 youth members. The youth membership shall be between the ages of 14 and 22, with any secondary school-aged member attending traditional pu…

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 conse…

I. The commission shall establish an advisory council on the system of care for healthy aging in New Hampshire. The purpose of the advisory council shall be to: (a) Improve the well-being of older adults and caregivers; (b) Identify cost-savings and opportunities to increase coll…

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 serv…

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…

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 legislative study committees, commissions, and task forces on …

The commission shall submit an annual report to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, president of the senate, chairpersons of the house and senate committees having jurisdiction over finance and health and human services, and chairperson of the fiscal committee …

No member of the council shall receive any compensation for his services.

I. The legislative council members representing the youngest member of the majority party and minority party of the house of representatives, or their designee, shall serve as co-chairs of the council and shall call the first meeting of the council, as soon as practicable, upon b…

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) Pro…

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, supe…

Any city, county, or town may establish programs for the aged, and such programs may be administered by appropriate existing offices or departments, or new offices or departments, of such governmental units. A city, county, or town may raise and appropriate funds for the administ…

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 m…

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 …

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.

There is established in the office of the state treasurer a fund known as the New Hampshire commission on aging fund, which shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds and shall be continually appropriated to the commission. Such fund shall be the depository of all g…

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.

The council shall have the following duties and powers: I. To develop a state plan for the inclusion, integration, productivity, independence, and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities in New Hampshire and implement programs, projects, and activities to imp…

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.

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.

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.

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, …

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.

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.

I. There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a fund to be known as the granite patron of the arts fund, which shall be kept separate and distinct from all other funds and shall be continually appropriated to the division of the arts and the New Hampshire co…