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2019 Legislative Session |
H WILDLIFE 2019 SESSION updated Mar 1 2019
Bill:
CACR 3
Title:
relating to hunters' rights. providing that citizens of the state have the right to hunt subject to laws promoting sound wildlife conservation and management.
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Forsythe
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC).
Comments:
Was not received well by committee. Many concerns raised by Fish and Game as well as by the committee members on implementation and conflicts with current state law. Committee was not sure whether or not this was needed.
Bill:
HB 10
Title:
making appropriations for costs involved in controlling invasive aquatic species.
Sponsor:
Rep. Linda Gould
Committee
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-0; RC).
Comments:
Committee unanimously supported this bill. Commitee believes that this is a neccesary investment to combat invasive aquatic weeds.
Bill:
HB 108
Title:
relative to the number of days per year a charitable organization may offer bingo.
Sponsor:
Rep. Timothy Lang
Committee:
House Executive Departments and Administration
Status:
Killed by the House on 01/31/2019.
Comments:
Legislation sought to increase the number of charitable bingo games allowed per month from 10 to 16 with a cap of 120 in any calendar year.
Bill:
HB 138
Title:
relative to rules pertaining to marine species managed under the magnusson-stevens fishery conservation and management act.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Webb
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Adopted by the House on 02/14/2019
Comments:
Supporters argued that this bill would allow Fish and Game to more efficiently comply with new federal laws.
Bill:
HB 196
Title:
relative to proof of residency for fish and game purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Spillane
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-1; CC)
Comments:
Link to amendment below. Lanugage seeks to mirror requirements from DMV for obtaining a drivers license. Amendment has support of Fish and Game Department.
Amendment to HB 196
Bill:
HB 276
Title:
permitting swimming at a fish and game department cartop boat launch access area.
Sponsor:
Rep. Ed Comeau
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 17-3; CC)
Comments:
Supported by one individual that has had an issue on Connor Pond in Ossipee. Fish and Game concerned that they will loose federal matching funds if they allow swimming at these launches.
Bill:
HB 281
Title:
(new title) relative to flow devices designed to control beaver damming and minimize the risk of flooding behind an existing beaver dam.
Sponsor:
Rep. Mel Myler
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Adopted by the House with amendment on 02/14/2019
Comments:
Amendment addresses the concerns raised by NHWF.
Bill:
HB 282
Title:
relative to the authority of fish and game officers to search without a warrant.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Spillane
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Killed in House on 01/31/2019
Comments:
Opposed by sportmans groups and the Fish and Game department. Would have severley limited the ability of conservation officers to do their jobs.
Bill:
HB 316
Title:
relative to the law governing training permits for the training of bird dogs and trail or tree hounds.
Sponsor:
Rep. Josh Yokela
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Killed by the House on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Body felt that there were too many unintended consequences to move the bill forward.
Bill:
HB 322
Title:
relative to reporting the taking of a turkey.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Spillane
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Killed by the House on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Concerns were raised about the impact of loosing much of the data that is collected on the health of the turkey population. Fish and Game also concerned about the lack of funding for the program.
Bill:
HB 325
Title:
relative to control of marine pollution and aquatic growth.
Sponsor:
Rep. Chuck Grassie
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Executive Session: 03/06/2019 10:00 am LOB 305
Comments:
Concerns raised at the hearing by Fish and Game about the cost of equipment and the possible missuse or vandalism of equipment.
Bill:
HB 439
Title:
relative to unauthorized occupation of land or structures.
Sponsor:
Rep. Werner Horn
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Killed by the House on 01/31/2019.
Comments:
Concerns raised about too many unintended consequences.
Bill:
HB 442
Title:
relative to coyote hunting.
Sponsor:
Rep. Ellen Read
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/07/2019 (Vote 14-6; RC).
Comments:
Majority of committee believed that any decisions on hunting seasons should be left to the experts at fish and game. The bill will be debated on the floor.
Bill:
HB 498
Title:
prohibiting ohrv operation on class v ways.
Sponsor:
Rep. Wayne Moynihan
Committee:
House Transportation
Status:
Public Hearing: 02/26/2019 11:00 am LOB 203
Comments:
Bill would ban OHRVs from Class V roads and impose other restrictions.
Bill:
HB 501
Title:
establishing a cost of care fund to assist municipalities caring for animals during animal cruelty cases.
Sponsor:
Rep. John O'Connor
Committee:
House Environment and Agriculture
Status:
Retained in Committee on 02/19/2019.
Comments:
Committee retained bill to possibly place language into another related bill.
Bill:
HB 512
Title:
relative to dogs on hiking trails in state parks and state forests.
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Harrington
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Executive Session: 03/05/2019 01:00 pm LOB 305
Comments:
Subject to certain conditions, allows dogs in state parks and forests to be off-leash. Amendment will be introduced to create a carve out for hunting dogs as well as dogs used for search and rescue.
Bill:
HB 516
Title:
relative to funding for pollution control equipment at the powder mill fish hatchery through the purchase of a trout/salmon stamp.
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Harrington
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 12-6; RC);
Minority Report: Ought to Pass.
Comments:
Majority of the committee felt that creating a program to collect funds was premature being that the project has not been studied or developed at this time.
Bill:
HB 580
Title:
relative to bonding construction projects for the department of natural and cultural resources.
Sponsor:
Rep. David Danielson
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
Status:
Killed by the House on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Legislators believed that the bill was unnecessary at this time.
Bill:
HB 591
Title:
amending the laws governing ohrvs and snowmobiles.
Sponsor:
Rep. Wayne Moynihan
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Public Hearing: 02/26/2019 10:45 am LOB 305-307
Comments:
Request of Fish and Game. Pertains mainly to safety and related concerns.
Bill:
HB 605
Title:
relative to criminal penalties for possession, transfer, or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to be present at, aiding in, or contributing to such fighting.
Sponsor:
Rep. Katherine Rogers
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Schedule pending.
Comments:
Bill would create criminal penalties for possession, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to be present at, aiding in or contributing to such fighting.
Bill:
HB 630
Title:
increasing certain fines for ohrv and snowmobile operation violations.
Sponsor:
Rep. Wayne Moynihan
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-0; RC).
Comments:
Bill supported by Fish and Game and OHRV Clubs. Would cut back on rouge riders and increase safety on the trails.
Bill:
HB 640
Title:
establishing a registration fee for canoes and kayaks.
Sponsor:
Rep. Jeffrey Goley
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Retained in Committee on 02/06/2019.
Comments:
Committee hopes to find some compromise over the summer and create a voluntary program for users of canoes and kayaks.
Bill:
HB 679
Title:
authorizing the department of environmental services to lease land associated with state-owned impoundments.
Sponsor:
Rep. Henry Parkhurst
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
Status:
Killed by the House on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Concers were raised that this bill might have too many unintended consequences.
Bill:
HB 683
Title:
relative to the rights of property owners abutting certain highways and railtrails.
Sponsor:
Rep. Wayne Moynihan
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Public Hearing: 02/26/2019 10:00 am LOB 305-307
Comments:
Bill would shut down riding and result in lawsuits. Would give broad authority to property abutters to shut down trails in their area.
Bill:
HB 688
Title:
relative to transfer and inspection of animals.
Sponsor:
Rep. Peter Bixby
Committee:
House Environment and Agriculture
Status:
Committee Report: Without Recommendation.
Comments:
Committee could not get to a majority vote on any motion. Large amount of testimony in opposition to bills. Opposition argued that there is no need to pass legislation when you are only concerned about a small amount on irresponsible breeders.
Bill:
HB 699
Title:
relative to discounts for ohrv and snowmobile registration.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Spillane
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 16-1; CC).
Comments:
Bill will be on the Consent Calendar and will almost certainly die in the House.
Bill:
HB 701
Title:
relative to bow and arrow hunting for permanently disabled veterans.
Sponsor:
Rep. Cathryn Harvey
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
Comments:
Link to amendment below. The amendment would better allow FIsh and Game to offer these discounts by making language in compliance with federal guidelines.
Amendment to HB 701
Bill:
HB 727
Title:
relative to boat ramp and parking improvements at mount sunapee state park beach and making an appropriation therefor.
Sponsor:
Rep. Dan Wolf
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-0; RC).
Comments:
Link to Amendment below. Committee passed the bill with an amendment that would remove the Wild Goose location and would change the apporpriation section of the bill to a state bonding process to fund the project.
Amendment to HB 727
Bill:
SB 160
Title:
allowing swimming at non-motorized boat launches.
Sponsor:
Sen. Jeb Bradley
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 03/07/2019 (Vote 5-0; CC).
Comments:
Link to amendment below. Amendment would create a pilot program for Fish and Game to indentify five low use non motorized boat launches to allow swimming at.
Amendment to SB 160
Bill:
SB 187
Title:
relative to ohrv dealer and rental agency registration fees and relative to snowmobile registration fees.
Sponsor:
Sen. Bob Giuda
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Status:
Public Hearing: 03/12/2019, Room 103, LOB, 01:00 pm
Comments:
Primarily a snowmobile reg fee increase, but it would also increase dealer and rental company registration fees for OHRVs. NHOHVA is neutral but concerned about blowback from the fee increases.
Bill:
SB 200
Title:
relative to wildlife corridors.
Sponsor:
Sen. David Watters
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Status:
Adopted by the Senate on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Passed the Senate with an amendment that would remove the section about Current Use Taxation.
Bill:
SB 201
Title:
requiring the department of transportation and the fish and game department to develop a plan for the construction of a ramp, dock, and parking at great bay waters at hilton park in dover.
Sponsor:
Sen. David Watters
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/07/2019 (Vote 5-0; RC)
Comments:
Would require the department of transportation and the fish and game department to develop a plan for the construction of a ramp, dock, and parking at Great Bay Waters at Hilton Park in Dover.
Bill:
SB 234
Title:
establishing the position of director of the office of outdoor recreation industry development in the department of business and economic affairs.
Sponsor:
Sen. Jeb Bradley
Committee:
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
Status:
Public Hearing held on 02/20/2019.
Comments:
No opposition at public hearing.
Legislation Regarding Firearms
Bill:
HB 101
Title:
relative to regulating possession of firearms in a school district.
Sponsor:
Rep. Jacqueline Cali-Pitts
Committee:
House Education
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 14-5; RC).
Comments:
The committee felt the bill had the possibility of too many unintended consequences. A motion to Retain failed 9-10.
Bill:
HB 109
Title:
requiring background checks for commercial firearms sales.
Sponsor:
Rep. Katherine Rogers
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/07/2019 (Vote 10-9; RC).
Comments:
Extended debate, with supporters saying that even if it is just a feel-good measure, the committee needs to do something. Opponents said the state does not have a gun violence problem and the bill does nothing to stop criminals.
Bill:
HB 514
Title:
imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.
Sponsor:
Rep. Katherine Rogers
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Schedule pending.
Comments:
Public hearing on 2/13 was heavily attended. Seeks to require a seven day waiting period for the purchase of firearms. Waiting period would not apply for rifles or shotguns if the buyer holds a hunting license or a hunter education certificate.
Bill:
HB 564
Title:
relative to possession of firearms in safe school zones.
Sponsor:
Rep. Mary Heath
Committee:
House Education
Status:
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 11-8; RC);
Minority Report: Inexpedient to Legislate.
Comments:
Link to amendment below. Language clarifies exemption for individuals with firearms in cars that are on campus picking students up from school.
Amendment to HB564
Bill:
HB 687
Title:
relative to extreme risk protection orders.
Sponsor:
Rep. Debra Altschiller
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Public Hearing: 03/05/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
Comments:
Would establish a red flag law that would allow for an extreme risk protection order to be granted on an individual after a petitioner proves that there is clear and convincing evidence that the person poses a significant risk of causing bodily injury to himself, herself or others by having firearms and ammunition in their custody.
Bill:
HB 696
Title:
establishing a protective order for vulnerable adults.
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing
Committee:
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0395h (Vote 22-0; RC).
Comments:
Link to amendment below. Amendment makes multiple technical changes to address some implementation concerns as well as changes to better reflect the intent of the legislation.
Amendment to HB 696
Bill:
CACR 3
Title:
relating to hunters' rights. providing that citizens of the state have the right to hunt subject to laws promoting sound wildlife conservation and management.
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Forsythe
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC).
Comments:
Was not received well by committee. Many concerns raised by Fish and Game as well as by the committee members on implementation and conflicts with current state law. Committee was not sure whether or not this was needed.
Bill:
HB 10
Title:
making appropriations for costs involved in controlling invasive aquatic species.
Sponsor:
Rep. Linda Gould
Committee
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-0; RC).
Comments:
Committee unanimously supported this bill. Commitee believes that this is a neccesary investment to combat invasive aquatic weeds.
Bill:
HB 108
Title:
relative to the number of days per year a charitable organization may offer bingo.
Sponsor:
Rep. Timothy Lang
Committee:
House Executive Departments and Administration
Status:
Killed by the House on 01/31/2019.
Comments:
Legislation sought to increase the number of charitable bingo games allowed per month from 10 to 16 with a cap of 120 in any calendar year.
Bill:
HB 138
Title:
relative to rules pertaining to marine species managed under the magnusson-stevens fishery conservation and management act.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Webb
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Adopted by the House on 02/14/2019
Comments:
Supporters argued that this bill would allow Fish and Game to more efficiently comply with new federal laws.
Bill:
HB 196
Title:
relative to proof of residency for fish and game purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Spillane
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-1; CC)
Comments:
Link to amendment below. Lanugage seeks to mirror requirements from DMV for obtaining a drivers license. Amendment has support of Fish and Game Department.
Amendment to HB 196
Bill:
HB 276
Title:
permitting swimming at a fish and game department cartop boat launch access area.
Sponsor:
Rep. Ed Comeau
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 17-3; CC)
Comments:
Supported by one individual that has had an issue on Connor Pond in Ossipee. Fish and Game concerned that they will loose federal matching funds if they allow swimming at these launches.
Bill:
HB 281
Title:
(new title) relative to flow devices designed to control beaver damming and minimize the risk of flooding behind an existing beaver dam.
Sponsor:
Rep. Mel Myler
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Adopted by the House with amendment on 02/14/2019
Comments:
Amendment addresses the concerns raised by NHWF.
Bill:
HB 282
Title:
relative to the authority of fish and game officers to search without a warrant.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Spillane
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Killed in House on 01/31/2019
Comments:
Opposed by sportmans groups and the Fish and Game department. Would have severley limited the ability of conservation officers to do their jobs.
Bill:
HB 316
Title:
relative to the law governing training permits for the training of bird dogs and trail or tree hounds.
Sponsor:
Rep. Josh Yokela
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Killed by the House on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Body felt that there were too many unintended consequences to move the bill forward.
Bill:
HB 322
Title:
relative to reporting the taking of a turkey.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Spillane
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Killed by the House on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Concerns were raised about the impact of loosing much of the data that is collected on the health of the turkey population. Fish and Game also concerned about the lack of funding for the program.
Bill:
HB 325
Title:
relative to control of marine pollution and aquatic growth.
Sponsor:
Rep. Chuck Grassie
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Executive Session: 03/06/2019 10:00 am LOB 305
Comments:
Concerns raised at the hearing by Fish and Game about the cost of equipment and the possible missuse or vandalism of equipment.
Bill:
HB 439
Title:
relative to unauthorized occupation of land or structures.
Sponsor:
Rep. Werner Horn
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Killed by the House on 01/31/2019.
Comments:
Concerns raised about too many unintended consequences.
Bill:
HB 442
Title:
relative to coyote hunting.
Sponsor:
Rep. Ellen Read
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/07/2019 (Vote 14-6; RC).
Comments:
Majority of committee believed that any decisions on hunting seasons should be left to the experts at fish and game. The bill will be debated on the floor.
Bill:
HB 498
Title:
prohibiting ohrv operation on class v ways.
Sponsor:
Rep. Wayne Moynihan
Committee:
House Transportation
Status:
Public Hearing: 02/26/2019 11:00 am LOB 203
Comments:
Bill would ban OHRVs from Class V roads and impose other restrictions.
Bill:
HB 501
Title:
establishing a cost of care fund to assist municipalities caring for animals during animal cruelty cases.
Sponsor:
Rep. John O'Connor
Committee:
House Environment and Agriculture
Status:
Retained in Committee on 02/19/2019.
Comments:
Committee retained bill to possibly place language into another related bill.
Bill:
HB 512
Title:
relative to dogs on hiking trails in state parks and state forests.
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Harrington
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Executive Session: 03/05/2019 01:00 pm LOB 305
Comments:
Subject to certain conditions, allows dogs in state parks and forests to be off-leash. Amendment will be introduced to create a carve out for hunting dogs as well as dogs used for search and rescue.
Bill:
HB 516
Title:
relative to funding for pollution control equipment at the powder mill fish hatchery through the purchase of a trout/salmon stamp.
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Harrington
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 12-6; RC);
Minority Report: Ought to Pass.
Comments:
Majority of the committee felt that creating a program to collect funds was premature being that the project has not been studied or developed at this time.
Bill:
HB 580
Title:
relative to bonding construction projects for the department of natural and cultural resources.
Sponsor:
Rep. David Danielson
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
Status:
Killed by the House on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Legislators believed that the bill was unnecessary at this time.
Bill:
HB 591
Title:
amending the laws governing ohrvs and snowmobiles.
Sponsor:
Rep. Wayne Moynihan
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Public Hearing: 02/26/2019 10:45 am LOB 305-307
Comments:
Request of Fish and Game. Pertains mainly to safety and related concerns.
Bill:
HB 605
Title:
relative to criminal penalties for possession, transfer, or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to be present at, aiding in, or contributing to such fighting.
Sponsor:
Rep. Katherine Rogers
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Schedule pending.
Comments:
Bill would create criminal penalties for possession, transfer or manufacture of animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to be present at, aiding in or contributing to such fighting.
Bill:
HB 630
Title:
increasing certain fines for ohrv and snowmobile operation violations.
Sponsor:
Rep. Wayne Moynihan
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-0; RC).
Comments:
Bill supported by Fish and Game and OHRV Clubs. Would cut back on rouge riders and increase safety on the trails.
Bill:
HB 640
Title:
establishing a registration fee for canoes and kayaks.
Sponsor:
Rep. Jeffrey Goley
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Retained in Committee on 02/06/2019.
Comments:
Committee hopes to find some compromise over the summer and create a voluntary program for users of canoes and kayaks.
Bill:
HB 679
Title:
authorizing the department of environmental services to lease land associated with state-owned impoundments.
Sponsor:
Rep. Henry Parkhurst
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
Status:
Killed by the House on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Concers were raised that this bill might have too many unintended consequences.
Bill:
HB 683
Title:
relative to the rights of property owners abutting certain highways and railtrails.
Sponsor:
Rep. Wayne Moynihan
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Public Hearing: 02/26/2019 10:00 am LOB 305-307
Comments:
Bill would shut down riding and result in lawsuits. Would give broad authority to property abutters to shut down trails in their area.
Bill:
HB 688
Title:
relative to transfer and inspection of animals.
Sponsor:
Rep. Peter Bixby
Committee:
House Environment and Agriculture
Status:
Committee Report: Without Recommendation.
Comments:
Committee could not get to a majority vote on any motion. Large amount of testimony in opposition to bills. Opposition argued that there is no need to pass legislation when you are only concerned about a small amount on irresponsible breeders.
Bill:
HB 699
Title:
relative to discounts for ohrv and snowmobile registration.
Sponsor:
Rep. James Spillane
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 16-1; CC).
Comments:
Bill will be on the Consent Calendar and will almost certainly die in the House.
Bill:
HB 701
Title:
relative to bow and arrow hunting for permanently disabled veterans.
Sponsor:
Rep. Cathryn Harvey
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
Comments:
Link to amendment below. The amendment would better allow FIsh and Game to offer these discounts by making language in compliance with federal guidelines.
Amendment to HB 701
Bill:
HB 727
Title:
relative to boat ramp and parking improvements at mount sunapee state park beach and making an appropriation therefor.
Sponsor:
Rep. Dan Wolf
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-0; RC).
Comments:
Link to Amendment below. Committee passed the bill with an amendment that would remove the Wild Goose location and would change the apporpriation section of the bill to a state bonding process to fund the project.
Amendment to HB 727
Bill:
SB 160
Title:
allowing swimming at non-motorized boat launches.
Sponsor:
Sen. Jeb Bradley
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 03/07/2019 (Vote 5-0; CC).
Comments:
Link to amendment below. Amendment would create a pilot program for Fish and Game to indentify five low use non motorized boat launches to allow swimming at.
Amendment to SB 160
Bill:
SB 187
Title:
relative to ohrv dealer and rental agency registration fees and relative to snowmobile registration fees.
Sponsor:
Sen. Bob Giuda
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Status:
Public Hearing: 03/12/2019, Room 103, LOB, 01:00 pm
Comments:
Primarily a snowmobile reg fee increase, but it would also increase dealer and rental company registration fees for OHRVs. NHOHVA is neutral but concerned about blowback from the fee increases.
Bill:
SB 200
Title:
relative to wildlife corridors.
Sponsor:
Sen. David Watters
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Status:
Adopted by the Senate on 02/14/2019.
Comments:
Passed the Senate with an amendment that would remove the section about Current Use Taxation.
Bill:
SB 201
Title:
requiring the department of transportation and the fish and game department to develop a plan for the construction of a ramp, dock, and parking at great bay waters at hilton park in dover.
Sponsor:
Sen. David Watters
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/07/2019 (Vote 5-0; RC)
Comments:
Would require the department of transportation and the fish and game department to develop a plan for the construction of a ramp, dock, and parking at Great Bay Waters at Hilton Park in Dover.
Bill:
SB 234
Title:
establishing the position of director of the office of outdoor recreation industry development in the department of business and economic affairs.
Sponsor:
Sen. Jeb Bradley
Committee:
Senate Executive Departments and Administration
Status:
Public Hearing held on 02/20/2019.
Comments:
No opposition at public hearing.
Legislation Regarding Firearms
Bill:
HB 101
Title:
relative to regulating possession of firearms in a school district.
Sponsor:
Rep. Jacqueline Cali-Pitts
Committee:
House Education
Status:
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 14-5; RC).
Comments:
The committee felt the bill had the possibility of too many unintended consequences. A motion to Retain failed 9-10.
Bill:
HB 109
Title:
requiring background checks for commercial firearms sales.
Sponsor:
Rep. Katherine Rogers
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/07/2019 (Vote 10-9; RC).
Comments:
Extended debate, with supporters saying that even if it is just a feel-good measure, the committee needs to do something. Opponents said the state does not have a gun violence problem and the bill does nothing to stop criminals.
Bill:
HB 514
Title:
imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.
Sponsor:
Rep. Katherine Rogers
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Schedule pending.
Comments:
Public hearing on 2/13 was heavily attended. Seeks to require a seven day waiting period for the purchase of firearms. Waiting period would not apply for rifles or shotguns if the buyer holds a hunting license or a hunter education certificate.
Bill:
HB 564
Title:
relative to possession of firearms in safe school zones.
Sponsor:
Rep. Mary Heath
Committee:
House Education
Status:
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for 02/27/2019 (Vote 11-8; RC);
Minority Report: Inexpedient to Legislate.
Comments:
Link to amendment below. Language clarifies exemption for individuals with firearms in cars that are on campus picking students up from school.
Amendment to HB564
Bill:
HB 687
Title:
relative to extreme risk protection orders.
Sponsor:
Rep. Debra Altschiller
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Status:
Public Hearing: 03/05/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
Comments:
Would establish a red flag law that would allow for an extreme risk protection order to be granted on an individual after a petitioner proves that there is clear and convincing evidence that the person poses a significant risk of causing bodily injury to himself, herself or others by having firearms and ammunition in their custody.
Bill:
HB 696
Title:
establishing a protective order for vulnerable adults.
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Renny Cushing
Committee:
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Status:
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0395h (Vote 22-0; RC).
Comments:
Link to amendment below. Amendment makes multiple technical changes to address some implementation concerns as well as changes to better reflect the intent of the legislation.
Amendment to HB 696