Bill > SB488

This bill enables the governor to declare a state of emergency if the New Hampshire legislature fails to pass a budget or continuing resolution by July 1 of the first year of a biennium. The state of emergency would last 60 days and can be renewed up to three times by a majority vote in each legislative house. During this emergency, specific government functions and departments would continue to be fully funded at the previous fiscal year's levels, including critical services like the legislative and judicial branches, public safety (police, corrections, justice department), transportation, health and human services, energy infrastructure, veterans services, elections, vital records, and other essential state operations. The bill aims to ensure continuity of government and essential services in the event of a budget impasse, preventing a potential government shutdown by providing a mechanism for temporary funding and continued operation of key state functions. The act would take effect 60 days after its passage.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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