Section 17-J:2 - Membership And OrganizationI. The members of the committee shall be: (a) Chairperson of the house public works and highways committee;(b) Two other members of the house public works and highways committee, appointed by the speaker of the house;(c) Three members of the house finance committee, appointed by the speaker of the house;(d) Chairperson of the senate capital budget committee; and(e) Three other senators appointed by the president of the senate.I-a. Of the 6 house members on the committee, not more than 5 shall be members of the same party, and of the 4 senate members on the committee, not more than 3 shall be members of the same party.II. In voting, the members from each house shall vote as a block, casting a single vote. The committee shall elect its own officers.Amended by 2023, 192:3, eff. 8/4/2023.Amended by 2012 , 28: 1, eff. 7/1/2012.1981, 551:1. 1995, 9:11, eff. June 11, 1995. 2012, 28 : 1 , eff. July 1, 2012.