HB 428-FN (2017): relative to crossbow hunting by persons 68 years of age and older.
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HB 428-FN (2017)
relative to crossbow hunting by persons 68 years of age and older.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 17
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0153h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0153h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 29, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 6, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 17, 2017, making it Chapter 17 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Duane Brown (R - Graf 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
- January 31, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
- March 21, 2017, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
Votes
- February 15, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0153h — voice vote, passed
- March 29, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 10:30 AM LOB 307
- January 31, 2017: Executive Session: 01/31/2017 01:00 PM LOB 307
- February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0153h for 02/15/2017 (Vote 21-0; CC)
- February 15, 2017: Amendment #2017-0153h : AA VV 02/15/2017
- February 15, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0153h: MA VV 02/15/2017
- February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- March 21, 2017: Hearing: 03/21/2017, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
- March 29, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/29/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 29, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/29/2017
- April 6, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/06/2017)
- April 6, 2017: Enrolled 04/06/2017
- April 17, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 04/17/2017; Chapter 17; Eff. 6/16/2017