HB 1528 (2022): establishing a public boat access donation program for operators of non-motorized boats.

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HB 1528 (2022)

establishing a public boat access donation program for operators of non-motorized boats.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 79

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0051h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (2022-0051h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the Senate on February 24, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 21, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2022, making it Chapter 79 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2022, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305-307
  • February 2, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305-307
  • April 12, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0051h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/12/2022 3:15 p.m. LOB305-307
  • February 2, 2022: Executive Session: 02/02/2022 10:00 a.m. LOB305-307
  • February 8, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0051h (NT) (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0051h: MA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Amendment #2022-0051h : AA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 24, 2022: Introduced 02/24/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 12, 2022: Hearing: 04/12/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • April 21, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/21/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/12/2022)
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/12/2022
  • May 20, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/20/2022; Chapter 79; Eff. 06/19/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 640-FN (2020): establishing a public boat access donation program for operators of non-motorized boats and requiring the fish and game department to prepare a report relating to such program.
  • HB 640-FN (2020): establishing a public boat access donation program for operators of non-motorized boats and requiring the fish and game department to prepare a report relating to such program.

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