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