Relative to construction of a public pier on Hampton Beach and making an appropriation therefor.
Impact
The bill will significantly impact state laws related to public funding for infrastructure projects. By designating such a substantial sum for the pier's development, it allows the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to undertake necessary planning and execution of the project. The construction of the pier is expected to improve tourism, potentially enhancing economic activity in the region by providing additional amenities for visitors at the state park. Furthermore, the bill aligns with broader state goals to improve recreational facilities and promote the conservation of natural resources.
Summary
SB122 is an act that focuses on the construction of a public pier at Hampton Beach State Park. The bill specifically appropriates a total of $22,000,000 for this project, with $2,000,000 earmarked for initial engineering services, siting, permitting, and final design. This appropriation is intended to cover the costs associated with the preliminary phases of the pier's construction, which aims to enhance public access and recreational opportunities at the state park. The timeline for the completion of these stages is expected to run through the 2024 fiscal year.
Contention
Discussions surrounding SB122 may include concerns regarding the fiscal implications of such an appropriation, especially given the estimated total costs for the pier's construction could reach as high as $27.4 million. Stakeholders may debate the prioritization of funds for this project relative to other pressing state needs. Additionally, there may be discussions on whether the project will adequately address the demands of local communities and address environmental concerns related to the construction and maintenance of the pier. Stakeholders might also express apprehensions regarding unexpected expenditures for maintenance and repairs, particularly in light of potential storm damage to the structure.
Prohibiting the school facilities to be used to provide shelter for aliens, relative to department of health and human services contracts, requiring the use of public notices before re-assessment of property values for tax purposes, and relative to construction of a public pier on Hampton Beach and making an appropriation therefor.
Relative to funds credited to the harbor dredging and pier maintenance fund and making appropriations for the dredging of Rye harbor and Seabrook/Hampton harbor.
Establishing a 4-year pilot program to improve rail trails in New Hampshire, including the establishment of 2 funds, the rail trails program fund and the emergency trail repair fund, and making appropriations therefor.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.