HB 529-FN (2021): relative to cruelty to a wild animal, fish, or wild bird.

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HB 529-FN (2021)

relative to cruelty to a wild animal, fish, or wild bird.

  • 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: 156

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 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 24, 2021 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 47(f). 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 July 28, 2021, making it Chapter 156 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2021, 9:00 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, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Votes

  • February 24, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — 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 09:00 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 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 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, 01:00 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
  • July 28, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/28/2021; Chapter 156; Eff: 01/01/2022

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