This bill establishes a New Hampshire-Greece Trade Council by amending RSA 12-O to include a new section, 12-O:23-b. The council aims to strengthen the economic, cultural, and historical ties between New Hampshire and Greece, recognizing the significant presence of Greek-Americans in the state and Greece's status as a major trade partner. The council will be composed of various members, including state senators, house representatives, and representatives from the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, among others. The council's responsibilities will include promoting bilateral trade, initiating joint policy actions, and facilitating business and academic exchanges.

Additionally, the bill allows the council to raise funds through various means, including direct solicitation and fundraising events, and establishes the New Hampshire-Greece Trade Council Fund in the state treasury to manage these funds. This fund will be used to cover the council's administrative costs and support its activities, and it is designated as non-lapsing and continually appropriated. The bill also amends RSA 6:12 to include the New Hampshire-Greece Trade Council Fund in the list of funds that can receive deposits. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6:12
SB526 text: 6:12