How HB 1684 changes current law

Compared against the N.H. Revised Statutes Annotated as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill establishes a new Free Speech Advisory Commission, overriding certain provisions of existing law regarding commission membership.

• RSA 14:49 II(c)

  No commission shall have more than 15 members and may include appointees who are not members of the general court. → Notwithstanding RSA 14:49, II(c), the members of the commission shall be as follows: (a) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall be from the majority party. (b) One member of the minority party of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, who shall be from the minority party. (c) An expert on first amendment law, appointed by the governor. (d) The attorney general, or designee. (e) A law enforcement officer, appointed by the governor. (f) A professional victim's advocate, appointed by the governor. (g) An expert in civil liberties, appointed by the governor. (h) A representative from an institution of higher-education, appointed by the governor. (i) A representative of a state municipality, appointed by the governor.

  This change allows for the Free Speech Advisory Commission to have a diverse membership beyond just legislative members.