This bill re-establishes a commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll for funding improvements to New Hampshire's state highways and bridges, as well as the environmental benefits resulting from such improvements. The commission is tasked with exploring funding options for electric-powered, hybrid, and fuel-efficient vehicles, ensuring that all motor vehicles contribute proportionally to the impact on the state's infrastructure, including out-of-state vehicles that may not be subject to the road toll. The commission will also study the environmental impact of various fuel-efficient technologies, consider previous reports and studies on alternative fuel taxation and road usage fees, track current road toll revenues, analyze programs from other states, and evaluate future funding needs for state and municipal roadways.

The commission will consist of members from the House of Representatives, the Senate, various state departments, the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association, an energy and transportation-related non-profit organization, and a member of the public. The commission is required to elect a chairperson, meet within 45 days of the act's effective date, and achieve a quorum with seven members. It must report its findings and recommendations for proposed legislation by November 1, 2023. The bill repeals RSA 21-J:49, which previously established a commission for the same purpose, with the repeal taking effect on November 1, 2023. The remainder of the act takes effect on June 20, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-J:49
Version adopted by both bodies: 21-J:49
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 21-J:49