Historical Committee, New Hampshire State Legislature
The Historical Committee is a standing joint committee of the New Hampshire General Court.
Per state statute, the committee is made up of the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, House and Senate Majority Leaders, House and Senate Minority Leaders.[1] Additionally, the Speaker and President each appoint one member from their respective chambers.[2]
See sources: NH Rev Stat § 17-I
Function
According to state statutes, the Historical Committee may appoint a state historian. Additional functions include:
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I. To purchase and restore historical items, including paintings and memorial plaques, for the state house, the legislative office building, and other buildings or facilities under the jurisdiction of the general court. II. To oversee the historical fund established under RSA 177:8. III. To research and record the history, background, and achievements of the general court. IV. To accept and expend funds appropriated by the general court or received from any other source for the purposes authorized by this chapter. V. To administer and enforce the collections policy established by the committee created in 1990, 41:1, for objects of historical, cultural, or artistic value, and recommend legislation as needed to implement this policy. VI. To maintain a descriptive inventory and photographic collection of objects of historical, cultural, or artistic value owned by the state, using current best practices. VII. To provide guidelines to all branches of state government relative to the acquisition, disposal, care, and interpretation of historical, cultural, and artistic objects. VIII. To cooperate with other New Hampshire institutions and collecting agencies relative to the acquisition, disposal, care, and interpretation of historical, cultural, and artistic objects.[2][3] |
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Membership
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2021-2022 legislative session
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Historical Committee, 2021-2022 |
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| Democratic members (1) | Republican members (5) | Third-party members(0) |
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Footnotes
- ↑ House and Senate party leaders may appoint a designee to serve on the committee in their place.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Hampshire General Court, "NH Rev Stat § 17-I," accessed March 12, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
