This bill allows county governments to create a public safety revolving fund, which can be utilized for providing public safety services by county employees beyond their regular duties. The fund can support services related to special events, highway construction, and other public safety needs as determined by the county sheriff. The bill introduces a new section, RSA 23:23, which outlines the establishment and management of these funds, including the requirement for counties to deposit revenues from fees and charges related to the fund's activities to maintain its appropriated amount. Any excess funds are to be directed to the general fund, and the county treasurer will manage the fund's finances under the direction of the county commissioners.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the county convention can impose limitations on how the funds are spent, ensuring that no expenditures are made for items or services that have been explicitly rejected by the convention in the same fiscal year. The legislation does not prevent the creation of other public safety revolving funds for different purposes as permitted by law. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 23, 2025.