HB 342 (2021): relative to the taking of game by certain lever-action firearms and relative to the number of rounds permitted in a firearm used to take deer.

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HB 342 (2021)

relative to the taking of game by certain lever-action firearms and relative to the number of rounds permitted in a firearm used to take deer.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Fish & Game
  • Chapter law: 12

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a work session on February 1, 2021. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0136h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0136h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 24, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 1, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. On April 8, 2021 the Senate adopted “Enrolled RC 24Y-0N”. The bill was enrolled on April 9, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 23, 2021, making it Chapter 12 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2021, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • February 1, 2021, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, Remote info same as above
  • March 22, 2021, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Votes

  • February 24, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0136h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • February 1, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/01/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94410519799 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 1, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2021 01:30 pm Remote info same as above
  • February 8, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0136h (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 24, 2021: Amendment #2021-0136h : AA VV 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0136h: MA VV 02/24/2021
  • March 4, 2021: Introduced 03/04/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 17, 2021: Remote Hearing: 03/22/2021, 01:15 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 1, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/01/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 1, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/01/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Enrolled RC 24Y-0N, MA, (In recess of 04/08/2021)
  • April 9, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021
  • April 23, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 04/23/2021; Chapter 12; Eff: 06/22/2021

Laws It Would Change

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