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Committee finds bill to establish Hampton Beach pier fund inexpedient after debate on scope, access and costs
Summary
After extended discussion of a proposed Hampton Beach State Park Pier Fund and competing amendments, the finance committee voted 9‑0 that it is inexpedient to legislate on Senate Bill 241. Testimony covered the pier’s purpose, access improvements, potential private fundraising, parking and maintenance concerns.
The House Finance Committee unanimously voted that it is inexpedient to legislate on Senate Bill 241, a bill that would establish a Hampton Beach State Park Pier Fund to accept private contributions and — if funded — support design, permitting, construction and maintenance of an accessible walking pier.
Representative (and bill sponsor discussant) said the bill was intended to create a vehicle to accept donations and, in earlier versions, had sought state funds for engineering or construction. Representative Munz — who has repeatedly opposed construction of…
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