Bill > HB1054

This bill establishes a legislative study committee to investigate the decline of insect populations in New Hampshire, comprising four members (three from the House of Representatives and one from the Senate) who will be appointed by their respective chamber leaders. The committee's primary duties include assessing the extent of insect decline in the state, evaluating its impacts on wildlife and agriculture, examining the loss of ecosystem services, determining human contributions to population decline, and exploring potential legislative solutions. The committee must elect a chairperson, hold its first meeting within 90 days of the bill's effective date, and can conduct business with a quorum of three members. Legislative members will receive mileage reimbursement for their work. The committee is required to submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations to key state officials, including the Speaker of the House, Senate President, Governor, and state library, by November 1, 2026. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and represents a focused effort to understand and potentially address the broader ecological challenges associated with insect population reduction.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1693&inflect=2