This bill amends existing law regarding capital appropriations for the community college system of New Hampshire by removing the requirement for procurement through the department of administrative services. Specifically, it modifies the language in section 2025, 159:4 to allow the trustees of the community college system to directly manage appropriations and expenditures related to capital projects. The new legal language inserted clarifies that appropriations made in both paragraph II of section 1 and paragraph II of section 13 are available for all costs associated with the completion of the projects, including hiring architects and engineers.

Additionally, the bill repeals a previous requirement in section 2025, 159:13, IV that mandated certain contracts and projects concerning capital appropriations be awarded in accordance with RSA 21-I. This repeal aims to streamline the process for the community college system, granting the board of trustees greater discretion in managing funds and contracts related to capital improvements. The act will take effect immediately upon its passage.