HB 423 (2015): designating the bobcat as the New Hampshire state wildcat.

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HB 423 (2015)

designating the bobcat as the New Hampshire state wildcat.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 90

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2015, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2015, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 19, 2015: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 303
  • April 16, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 11:15 AM LOB 307
  • February 19, 2015: Executive Session: 2/19/2015 LOB 303
  • March 3, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 11 (Vote 14-0; CC); HC19, PG. 402
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs
  • April 16, 2015: Hearing: 4/16/15, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC17
  • April 22, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
  • June 5, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/5/2015; Chapter 90; Effective Date 8/4/2015

Laws It Would Change

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