SB 15-FN (2023): relative to the use of tree stands and observation blinds.

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SB 15-FN (2023)

relative to the use of tree stands and observation blinds.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2023-2024
House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Fish & Game
Chapter law: 201

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 19, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1381h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1381h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-1588h), offered by Rep. James Spillane, was rejected on a division vote 177–196 on May 4, 2023. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 4, 2023 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on May 17, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 8, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 15, 2023 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. On June 15, 2023 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Reps. Spillane, Roy)” on a voice vote. On June 29, 2023 the Senate adopted the conference report (2023-2227c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 201 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2024.

Hearings and Sessions

January 10, 2023, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
April 4, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 305-307
April 25, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 305-307
May 17, 2023, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
May 17, 2023, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
June 21, 2023, 1:30 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

January 19, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2023, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 177, nays 196, failed
May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1381h — voice vote, passed
June 8, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
June 15, 2023, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
June 15, 2023, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Reps. Spillane, Roy) — voice vote, passed
June 29, 2023, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
January 10, 2023: Hearing: 01/10/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
January 19, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/19/2023
January 19, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/19/2023
March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
April 4, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/04/2023 01:00 pm LOB 305-307
April 25, 2023: Executive Session: 04/25/2023 10:00 am LOB 305-307
April 25, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1381h 04/25/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
May 2, 2023: Removed from Consent (Reps. Spillane, Hill, T. Mannion, Notter, Hoell, Santonastaso, Sheehan, Yokela, Harrington, T. Lekas) 05/02/2023
May 4, 2023: Amendment #2023-1381h : AA VV 05/04/2023
May 4, 2023: FLAM #2023-1588h (Rep. Spillane): AF DV 177-196 05/04/2023
May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1381h: MA VV 05/04/2023
May 4, 2023: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 05/04/2023
May 17, 2023: Executive Session: 05/17/2023 11:30 am LOB 202-204
May 17, 2023: Public Hearing: 05/17/2023 10:30 am LOB 202-204
May 17, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/17/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/08/2023
June 15, 2023: Sen. Avard Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 06/15/2023
June 15, 2023: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; 06/15/2023
June 15, 2023: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Reps. Spillane, Roy): MA VV 06/15/2023
June 15, 2023: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Spillane, Goley, Tudor, C. Brown 06/15/2023
June 21, 2023: Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/21/2023, 1:30 p.m., Room 100, SH
June 22, 2023: Conference Committee Report #2023-2227c Filed 06/22/2023; House Amendment + New Amendment
June 29, 2023: Conference Committee Report 2023-c2227: Adopted, VV 06/29/2023
June 29, 2023: Conference Committee Report #2023-2227c , Adopted, VV; 06/29/2023
June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
August 4, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0201; Effective 01/01/2024

Laws It Would Change

RSA 207:36-a