HB 1423-FN (2024): requiring the commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources to identify all old growth and mature forests on public land in the state of New Hampshire.
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HB 1423-FN (2024)
requiring the commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources to identify all old growth and mature forests on public land in the state of New Hampshire.
- Status: Indefinitely postponed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2024, with 36 people signed in online: 33 in support, 2 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 228–141, on a motion by Rep. Renzullo.
Sponsors
- Rep. Tony Caplan (D - Merr 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Suzanne Vail (D - Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2024, 11:20 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- January 24, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- February 7, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
Votes
- February 22, 2024, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 228, nays 141, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 10, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/10/2024 11:20 am LOB 305
- January 24, 2024: Executive Session: 01/24/2024 10:00 am LOB 305
- January 24, 2024: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/24/2024 (Vote 15-5; RC)
- February 7, 2024: Executive Session: 02/07/2024 10:00 am LOB 305
- February 13, 2024: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 22, 2024: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Renzullo): MA RC 228-141 02/22/2024