RSA 17-I:2 · Committee Responsibilities

17-I:2 Committee Responsibilities. – The committee shall have the following responsibilities:

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I.

To purchase and restore historical items, including paintings and memorial plaques, for the state house, the legislative office building, and other buildings or facilities under the jurisdiction of the general court.

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II.

To oversee the historical fund established under RSA 177:8.

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III.

To research and record the history, background, and achievements of the general court.

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IV.

To accept and expend funds appropriated by the general court or received from any other source for the purposes authorized by this chapter.

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V.

To administer and enforce the collections policy established by the committee created in 1990, 41:1, for objects of historical, cultural, or artistic value, and recommend legislation as needed to implement this policy.

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VI.

To maintain a descriptive inventory and photographic collection of objects of historical, cultural, or artistic value owned by the state, using current best practices.

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VII.

To provide guidelines to all branches of state government relative to the acquisition, disposal, care, and interpretation of historical, cultural, and artistic objects.

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VIII.

To cooperate with other New Hampshire institutions and collecting agencies relative to the acquisition, disposal, care, and interpretation of historical, cultural, and artistic objects.

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IX.

To be responsible for the placement of portraits, flags, busts, statues, or other memorial objects within or on legislative facilities as defined by RSA 14:14-b in consultation with the division of historical resources, department of natural and cultural resources.

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X.

Overseeing the maintenance of the John G. Winant memorial. Source. 1981, 45:1. 1986, 166:5. 1990, 59:1; 255:2. 1991, 129:2, I-III. 2011, 104:2, eff. May 31, 2011. 2021, 143:3, eff. Sept. 21, 2021. 2024, 322:4, eff. Aug. 2, 2024.

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