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This bill establishes a comprehensive study commission to evaluate the readiness of the New Hampshire Seacoast Emergency Evacuation Plan, specifically focusing on the Seabrook Beach district's evacuation route in light of January 2024 flooding. The commission will comprise 15 members, including four representatives from the house, three senators, and representatives from various organizations such as the Rockingham Planning Commission, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Seacoast Public Health Network, Medical Reserve Corps, and others. The commission will elect a chairperson, conduct its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's effective date, and require eight members to be present for a quorum. Legislative members will receive mileage compensation, and the commission is tasked with submitting an interim report by December 1, 2026, and a final report by December 1, 2027, which will be distributed to key state officials and the state library. The bill includes a provision to repeal the commission's authorization on December 1, 2027, effectively sunsetting the study commission after its final report is submitted.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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