HB 440-FN (2007): relative to the authority to quarantine to prevent dissemination of forest pests, relative to police training for forest rangers, and relative to forest resources and timber harvesting.

HB 440-FN (2007)

relative to the authority to quarantine to prevent dissemination of forest pests, relative to police training for forest rangers, and relative to forest resources and timber harvesting.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2007-2008
• House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Miscellaneous
• Chapter law: 88

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 6, 2007. On March 7, 2007 the House adopted “Special Order to March 21” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2007 the House failed “Rules Susp: Permit Ref 2nd Comm after Deadline” on a roll call 207–141. On March 21, 2007 the House adopted “Rules Suspension: Deadline of Referral of Bills to 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0156h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 21, 2007 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on March 28, 2007. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2007. The committee held a work session on April 3, 2007. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The Senate withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Executive Departments and Administration committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Peter Solomon (D - Graf 10)
• Rep. Donald Brueggemann (D - Merr 12)
• Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 16, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
• February 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
• March 28, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
• April 3, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
• April 3, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
• April 3, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
• May 9, 2007, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SH 103

Votes

• March 7, 2007, House: Special Order to March 21 — voice vote, passed
• March 21, 2007, House: Rules Suspension: Deadline of Referral of Bills to 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
• March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0156h — voice vote, passed
• April 11, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• May 17, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 227-G:2
• RSA 227-G:4
• RSA 227-G:5-a
• RSA 227-G:8
• RSA 227-G:9
• RSA 227-K:2
• RSA 227-K:15
• RSA 227-I:9
• RSA 227-J:15
• RSA 227-K:14
• RSA 227-K:17
• RSA 227-K:13

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• HC 16
• HC 26
• SC 19
• SC 20