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This bill establishes a temporary study commission to explore the potential privatization of New Hampshire's liquor commission. The commission will consist of nine members, including three representatives from the House of Representatives, two senators, the commissioner of the Department of Safety, the attorney general, one representative from the New Hampshire Retail Association, and one representative from the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association. The commission's primary task is to investigate the potential revenue generation from privatizing the liquor commission and analyze the potential impact on liquor and wine sales in the state. Legislative members will receive mileage reimbursement, and the commission must elect a chairperson and hold its first meeting within 45 days of the section's effective date. A quorum will require five members, and the commission is required to submit a comprehensive report with findings and potential legislative recommendations to various state officials by November 1, 2025. After submitting its report, the commission will be automatically repealed, with the repeal taking effect on November 1, 2025, while the rest of the bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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