This bill appropriates a nonlapsing sum of $1,000,000 to the solid waste management fund for the 2025-2027 biennium, as established under RSA 149-R:3. The appropriation is specifically designated to prioritize projects aimed at reducing and diverting food waste and other organic wastes, with 50% of the funds allocated for this purpose until June 30, 2028. The governor is authorized to draw from the treasury to fulfill this appropriation, which will take effect on July 1, 2025.
The bill does not introduce any new funding sources or positions, and it is projected to have no revenue impact during the fiscal years 2025 to 2028. The estimated expenditures for the solid waste management fund will amount to $1,000,000 in FY 2026, with no additional appropriations or expenditures anticipated in the following years. The language of the bill does not include any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the new appropriation and its intended use.