The bill HB 25-A appropriates a total of $132,470,945 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, $2.65 million for the Community College System, and $12 million for the Department of Corrections, among others. The bill also authorizes the state treasurer to borrow funds through bonds and notes to support these appropriations, with specific repayment sources outlined for each department. Additionally, it extends lapse dates for previous appropriations, ensuring that funds from prior years remain available for their intended purposes, and includes provisions for matching private funds for specific projects.
In terms of legal language changes, the bill includes several key insertions and deletions. Notably, it adds "and Associated Critical Infrastructure" to the NH e-Court project and replaces "Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection - Merrimack County" with "Pembroke Regional Training Institute Upgrades." The bill also extends appropriations for various projects, such as those related to the Department of Environmental Services and the Department of Transportation, ensuring continuity in funding for critical infrastructure and services. Overall, HB 25-A aims to enhance state infrastructure while maintaining fiscal responsibility and compliance with applicable laws.