HB 252 (2023): exempting certain agricultural operations from certain municipal noise ordinances.

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HB 252 (2023)

exempting certain agricultural operations from certain municipal noise ordinances.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Agriculture
  • Chapter law: 83

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2023. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0186h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-017), by a vote of 12–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0186h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-0453h), offered by Rep. Allison Knab, was rejected on a division vote 164–176 on February 22, 2023. On February 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 266–84. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1525s). The committee's amendment (2023-1525s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 18, 2023 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1525s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Aron. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2023, making it Chapter 83 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2023, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • January 31, 2023, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
  • March 21, 2023, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 164, nays 176, failed
  • February 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 266, nays 84, passed
  • May 11, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1525s — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1525s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 17, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/17/2023 01:30 pm LOB 301-303
  • January 31, 2023: Executive Session: 01/31/2023 10:30 am LOB 301-303
  • January 31, 2023: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0186h 01/31/2023 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • February 9, 2023: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2023-017 8h
  • February 22, 2023: Amendment #2023-0186h : AA VV 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: FLAM #2023-0453h (Rep. Knab): AF DV 164-176 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0186h: MA RC 266-84 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 14, 2023: Hearing: 03/14/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • March 14, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 03/14/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • March 21, 2023: Hearing: 03/21/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • May 11, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1525s , 05/11/2023
  • May 11, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-1525s , AA, VV; 05/11/2023
  • May 11, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1525s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/11/2023
  • May 18, 2023: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1525s (Rep. Aron): MA VV 05/18/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/08/2023)
  • June 8, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/08/2023
  • June 20, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/20/2023; Chapter 83; Eff: 08/19/2023

Laws It Would Change

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