Bill Text: NH SB529 | 2018 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Requiring the department of environmental services to conduct a study regarding the Baker River in the town of Warren and making an appropriation for such study.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 17-1)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2018-04-05 - Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/05/2018 House Journal 11 P. 16 [SB529 Detail]
Download: New_Hampshire-2018-SB529-Amended.html
SB 529-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
02/15/2018 0391s
2018 SESSION
18-2865
08/06
SENATE BILL 529-FN
SPONSORS: Sen. Giuda, Dist 2; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Bradley, Dist 3; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Sen. Daniels, Dist 11; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23; Sen. Gray, Dist 6; Sen. Innis, Dist 24; Sen. Reagan, Dist 17; Sen. Sanborn, Dist 9; Sen. Ward, Dist 8; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Rep. Ladd, Graf. 4; Rep. Brown, Graf. 16; Rep. Hinch, Hills. 21; Rep. Binford, Graf. 15; Rep. Schwaegler, Graf. 3
COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the department of environmental services to conduct a study to determine options and costs for a solution to the perennial damage caused by the Baker River in the town of Warren and makes an appropriation for such study.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
02/15/2018 0391s 18-2865
08/06
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Department of Environmental Services; Baker River Study. The department of environmental services shall conduct a study to determine options and costs for a permanent solution to the perennial damage caused by the Baker River in the town of Warren. The department of environmental services shall consult with the department of transportation, the fish and game department, and the department of natural and cultural resources on the design of such permanent solution.
2 Appropriation. The sum of $1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 is hereby appropriated to the department of environmental services for the purpose of the study required in section 1 of this act. This appropriation is in addition to any other funds appropriated to the department of environmental services. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sum out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2018.
18-2865
12/19/17
SB 529-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT authorizing river maintenance in the town of Warren.
FISCAL IMPACT: [ X ] State [ ] County [ ] Local [ ] None
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STATE: | FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 |
Appropriation | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Expenditures | $117,000 | $112,000 | $119,000 | $121,000 |
Funding Source: | [ X ] General [ ] Education [ ] Highway [ ] Other | |||
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METHODOLOGY:
This bill authorizes the Town of Warren to remove timber and debris from a section of the Baker River each year and to dredge the river channel every other year based on a course defined by a hydrogeologist from the Department of Environmental Services. Any fees imposed by the Department of Environmental Services relative to dredging are waived and the town shall remain eligible for any other dredge permits and federal disaster aid.
The Department of Environmental Services indicates there is no existing hydrogeologist position in the Department that could be utilized to perform the duties required by the bill. The Department assumes a licensed civil engineer with experience specifically related to river fluvial geomorphology and river restoration work would be needed to perform the required work. The work would include: analyzing historic river conditions and data, collecting field data, developing modeling, preparing design plans and monitoring construction work. Such a position would be classified as a Civil Engineer V in the State’s personnel classification system. The cost for the position including benefits, equipment and current expenses would be $117,000 in FY 2019, $112,000 in FY 2020, $119,000 in FY 2021 and $121,000 in FY 2022. Since the bill does not allow for the assessment of fees, the position would need to be supported by the General Fund. The Department states, since the bill relates only to one town, there would be no fiscal impact to the counties or to local government in general.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Environmental Services
