HB 338-FN (2021): relative to penalties for dog theft and tampering with a dog's radio collar.

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HB 338-FN (2021)

relative to penalties for dog theft and tampering with a dog's radio collar.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 155

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee voted 19–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0395h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0395h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1296s). The committee's amendment (2021-1296s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1296s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Abbas. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2021, making it Chapter 155 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2021, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 19, 2021, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Votes

  • April 8, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0395h — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1296s — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1296s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 10, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/10/2021 03:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99588247178 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 3, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0395h (Vote 19-2; RC)
  • April 8, 2021: Amendment #2021-0395h : AA VV 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0395h: MA VV 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 19, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/19/2021, 01:30 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • May 13, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1296s , 05/13/2021
  • May 13, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1296s , AA, VV; 05/13/2021
  • May 13, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1296s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/13/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1296s (Rep. Abbas): MA VV 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • July 28, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/28/2021; Chapter 155; Eff: 01/01/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1117-FN (2020): relative to penalties for dog theft and tampering with a dog's radio collar.

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