The bill, HB 25-A, appropriates a total of $171,060,895 for various capital improvement projects across multiple state departments and agencies in New Hampshire for the biennium. Key allocations include $15.4 million for the Department of Administrative Services, $34.95 million for the Department of Environmental Services for dam repairs and water infrastructure, and funding for the Community College System and the Department of Transportation for IT infrastructure and railroad maintenance. The bill also extends several previous appropriations, ensuring that funds from prior years remain available for their intended purposes, and authorizes the state treasurer to issue bonds and notes to finance these projects.
Significant legal language changes in the bill include the insertion of "and Associated Critical Infrastructure" to the NH e-Court project, replacing the previous reference to "New Hampshire e-Court." Additionally, the bill modifies appropriations for the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services, updating project references to include upgrades to the Pembroke Regional Training Institute. The bill emphasizes accountability by requiring departments to report on project progress and allows for the transfer of unspent balances between projects under certain conditions. Overall, HB 25-A aims to enhance state infrastructure and services while ensuring effective utilization of previously allocated funds.