This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying the funding for the New Hampshire Council on the Arts, focusing on its past, present, and future financial sources. The committee will consist of three members from the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker, and one member from the Senate, appointed by the Senate President. Members will receive mileage compensation at the legislative rate for their duties. The committee is required to elect a chairperson and hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's effective date, with a quorum established by three members.
Additionally, the committee is mandated to report its findings and any legislative recommendations to various state officials, including the Speaker of the House, the Senate President, and the Governor, by November 1, 2026. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage. There are no deletions from current law noted in this bill, as it introduces new provisions for the establishment and operation of the study committee.