This bill establishes a new grant program for Local River Management Advisory Committees (LRMACs) under a newly inserted section, RSA 483:8-b. The program, administered by the Department of Environmental Services, allows LRMACs to request funding of up to $10,000 annually to support their activities. The bill appropriates $40,000 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, specifically for these grants. The commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services is tasked with adopting rules for the grant application and distribution process under RSA 541-A.

Additionally, the bill does not provide full funding for the administrative costs associated with managing the grant program, which are estimated to be $9,000 for FY 2026 and $10,500 for FY 2027. These costs will need to be covered by existing resources within the Department of Environmental Services or require additional funding. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and the grant program is assumed to conclude after FY 2027 unless further legislative action is taken to extend funding.