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Lawmakers hear that a $5 boat‑decal increase would add modest revenue while DES warns dam repair needs far exceed decal funds
Summary
Representative Karen Ebel and DES engineers told the committee that a $5 increase in boat‑decal fees would raise limited revenue for the dam maintenance fund, but DES estimated renovation needs in the hundreds of millions and said the small fee increase would primarily support operations rather than large capital repairs.
Representative Karen Ebel told the committee HB629 would raise the boat decal fee by $5 and dedicate proceeds to the dam maintenance fund, noting New Hampshire owns many century‑old dams and the cost to renovate the statewide inventory is large.
"The average age for a state owned dam in New Hampshire exceeds 100 years old," Ebel said, summarizing the rationale for a new revenue stream. The Legislative Budget Assistant confirmed an amended fiscal note shows the $5…
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