This bill mandates that any amendments or permanent removals of historical markers require legislative approval. Specifically, it amends RSA 236:41, which pertains to the state's historic preservation office and its collaboration with the commissioner of transportation regarding the marker program. The new legal language inserted into the current law specifies that before the commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources can amend or permanently remove any historical marker, they must secure the approval of the joint legislative fiscal committee.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing requirement for the commissioner to obtain approval from the state historic preservation office before placing any new markers, including their location and wording. The effective date of this act is set for 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 236:41
HB1097 text: 236:41