This bill establishes a conservation district climate resilience grant program, which will be implemented and administered by the state conservation committee. To support this initiative, the bill appropriates $50,000 in general funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and an additional $50,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. These funds will be distributed to the state's 10 county conservation districts to facilitate the program's implementation. The governor is authorized to draw from the treasury to cover these appropriations.

Additionally, the bill amends RSA 432:11 by inserting a new paragraph that outlines the duties of the state conservation committee, specifically stating that it will implement and administer the conservation district climate resilience grant program for those county conservation districts that have met their annual financial reporting requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 432:11