Establishing a committee to study the civilian clean energy, community resilience, and conservation corps, and establishing a committee to study the child protection act.
Impact
The establishment of the Clean Energy Corps could lead to significant changes in state laws concerning energy deployment and environmental conservation. The bill mandates that the committee performs cost/benefit analyses of proposed programs, which will inform future legislative initiatives. Furthermore, by focusing on solutions that do not rely on taxpayers or ratepayers, the bill introduces a model for sustainable funding that could reshape how public programs are financed in this area.
Summary
House Bill 1499 proposes the establishment of two committees aimed at addressing critical issues in New Hampshire. The first committee is charged with studying the feasibility and potential impact of creating a Clean Energy, Community Resilience, and Conservation Corps. This initiative is aimed at leveraging national service to deploy clean energy solutions, enhancing energy efficiency, managing natural resources, and ensuring community resilience against environmental challenges. The committee's work could influence the state's approach to renewable energy and climate change adaptation strategies.
Contention
While the bill seeks to promote environmental sustainability, there may be contention surrounding the definition of 'clean energy' and how far the state should go in implementing these programs. The balancing act between community needs and environmental goals could spark debates among various stakeholders, including environmental advocates, utility companies, and local governments. Additionally, the second committee that focuses on the Child Protection Act raises discussions on existing definitions and reporting requirements, potentially impacting child welfare policy in direct ways.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.