HB 174 (2023): relative to the filing of notice of intent to cut timber.

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HB 174 (2023)

relative to the filing of notice of intent to cut timber.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 117

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0761h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0761h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 11, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2023, making it Chapter 117 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2023, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • March 8, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
  • April 25, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0761h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 18, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/18/2023 09:45 am LOB 305-307
  • March 1, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 03/01/2023 01:30 pm LOB 305-307
  • March 8, 2023: Executive Session: 03/08/2023 11:00 am LOB 305-307
  • March 8, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0761h 03/08/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 22, 2023: Amendment #2023-0761h : AA VV 03/22/2023
  • March 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0761h: MA VV 03/22/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Introduced 03/23/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 25, 2023: Hearing: 04/25/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • May 11, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/11/2023
  • May 11, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/11/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/15/2023)
  • June 15, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/15/2023
  • June 30, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/30/2023; Chapter 117; Eff: 08/29/2023

Laws It Would Change

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