HB1140: relative to the care of war memorials in Franconia Notch state park.

HB 1140 – AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE

05/09/12 1920s

2012 SESSION

12-2598

04/10

HOUSE BILL 1140

AN ACT relative to the care of war memorials in Franconia Notch state park.

SPONSORS: Rep. Swinford, Belk 5; Rep. Baldasaro, Rock 3; Rep. Taylor, Graf 2; Rep. Kreis, Merr 6; Sen. Carson, Dist 14

COMMITTEE: Resources, Recreation and Development

ANALYSIS

This bill establishes the standards of care for war memorials in Franconia Notch state park.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

05/09/12 1920s

12-2598

04/10

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twelve

AN ACT relative to the care of war memorials in Franconia Notch state park.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Section; Expansion of State Park System; Franconia Notch State Park; War Memorials.

Amend RSA 216-A by inserting after section 6-a the following new section:

216-A:6-b Franconia Notch State Park War Memorials.

I. The war memorials on the eastern shore of Profile Lake in Franconia Notch state park shall be maintained in an appropriate manner for viewing and visiting by veterans and the public. Signage that recognizes the status of the park as a memorial to the men and women of New Hampshire who have served the nation in times of war as provided for in 1925, 260, and signage that directs people to the memorial site shall be placed in appropriate locations. The state shall not be responsible for the cost of purchasing and installing the signage. Veterans groups may aid the state in the purchase and placement of signage and enhancing and maintaining the memorial sites through programs such as the Adopt-a-Park program and by other means. Veterans, as defined in RSA 21:50, and members of a veteran’s immediate family accompanying them, shall pay no fee to visit the war memorials on the eastern shore of Profile Lake. Fees may be charged for the use of amenities, improvements, amusements, special events, and other enterprise and concession activities.

II. The director of the division of parks and recreation may solicit, accept, and expend any gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of placement of signage, and enhancing and maintaining the war memorials in accordance with this section.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.