HB 1494 (2024): relative to OHRVs.
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HB 1494 (2024)
relative to OHRVs.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 200
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 February 21, 2024, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1038h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1038h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 22, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 12, 2024, making it Chapter 200 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Eamon Kelley (D - Coos 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2024, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- March 13, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- April 16, 2024, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
Votes
- March 28, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1038h — voice vote, passed
- May 22, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 21, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/21/2024 11:00 am LOB 305
- March 13, 2024: Executive Session: 03/13/2024 10:30 am LOB 305
- March 13, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1038h 03/13/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 21, 2024: Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- March 28, 2024: Amendment #2024-1038h : AA VV 03/28/2024
- March 28, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1038h: MA VV 03/28/2024
- April 16, 2024: Hearing: 04/16/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
- May 22, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/22/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 22, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/22/2024
- June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
- June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
- July 12, 2024: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/12/2024; Chapter 200; eff. 01/01/2025