§ 14:51 — State House Operations Program

I. The legislature may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a private entity to implement a program that will allow the state house to be open to the public. The memorandum of understanding shall consider:
(a) Guided tours of the state house provided by volunteer tour guides.
(b) A security plan developed in consultation with legislative protective services which may include criminal background checks for volunteer tour guides.
(c) A plan for visitor use of restrooms.
(d) Appropriate signage, which may include signage on Interstate 93 developed in consultation with the department of transportation.
II. Prior to the implementation of the program, the memorandum of understanding shall be reviewed and approved by the joint committee on legislative facilities, established under RSA 17-E:1. Any costs to implement the approved memorandum of understanding shall not be a charge to the state.

Legislative History

2016, 261:1, eff. June 15, 2016.