This bill amends the existing disaster relief funding provisions for municipalities in New Hampshire. Specifically, it increases the maximum annual amount of disaster relief funding that a municipality can receive from the state disaster relief fund. The previous cap of $25,000 is replaced with a new maximum of $100,000, allowing municipalities greater financial support for infrastructural disaster relief after natural disasters. The bill also clarifies that municipalities may request this funding more than once within a calendar year, but the total amount received cannot exceed the new limit.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedural requirements for municipalities to request funding, stating that requests must be submitted to the joint legislative fiscal committee within 45 days following the governor's declaration of a disaster. The committee retains the authority to allocate a lesser amount than requested based on the availability of funds. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of July 28, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-P:37-e
Version adopted by both bodies: 21-P:37-e
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 21-P:37-e