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This bill establishes a multi-member commission to comprehensively study and assess the potential financial impacts of climate change on New Hampshire over the next 20 and 50 years. The commission will consist of 9 members, including legislators from both the House and Senate, representatives from state agencies and business/environmental sectors, who will investigate and estimate the likely climate damage scenarios affecting the state's infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, natural resources, and other key industries. The commission's mandate includes determining the scope of potential climate-related damages, identifying necessary adaptation measures, calculating financial estimates for prevention and response strategies, and exploring various methods of recouping associated costs, such as municipal bonding, insurance, legal action, and fees. Members will be appointed by legislative leadership and the governor, with legislative members receiving mileage reimbursement, and the commission will be required to produce a comprehensive report with findings and potential legislative recommendations by November 1, 2026. The bill emphasizes the state's recognition of significant climate-related financial risks and the need for a proactive, equitable approach to addressing potential damages.

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