HB 281 (2019): relative to flow devices designed to control beaver damming and minimize the risk of flooding behind an existing beaver dam.

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HB 281 (2019)

relative to flow devices designed to control beaver damming and minimize the risk of flooding behind an existing beaver dam.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 125

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0214h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0214h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2019, making it Chapter 125 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • January 29, 2019, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • January 29, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 5, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 206-208
  • March 26, 2019, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0214h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • January 22, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/22/2019 01:00 pm LOB 307
  • January 29, 2019: Executive Session: 01/29/2019 01:00 pm LOB 307
  • January 29, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/29/2019 11:30 am LOB 307
  • February 5, 2019: Executive Session: 02/05/2019 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0214h (NT) for 02/14/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 14, 2019: Amendment #2019-0214h (NT): AA VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0214h (NT): MA VV 02/14/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Introduced 03/07/2019 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 26, 2019: Hearing: 03/26/2019, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • May 15, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/15/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 15, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Enrolled 05/23/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 05/30/2019)
  • June 25, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/25/2019; Chapter 125; Eff: 08/24/2019

Laws It Would Change

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