SB 387-FN (2024): relative to a state parks pass pilot program for recovery centers and community mental health centers.

SB 387-FN (2024)

relative to a state parks pass pilot program for recovery centers and community mental health centers.

• Status: Died on the table
• Term: 2023-2024
• House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
• Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
• Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0151s). On January 18, 2024 the Senate adopted “Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection”. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0151s). The committee's amendment (2024-0151s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 21, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2024, with 7 people signed in online: 7 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 9, 2024 the House adopted “Lay SB387 on Table” on a division vote 187–168, on a motion by Rep. Robert Harb. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 10, 2024, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
• Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
• Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
• Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
• Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
• Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
• Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11)
• Rep. David Nagel (D - Belk 6)
• Rep. Suzanne Vail (D - Hills 6)
• Rep. Jess Edwards (R - Rock 31)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 16, 2024, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
• April 10, 2024, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305-307
• April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

• February 8, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0151s — voice vote, passed
• February 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• May 9, 2024, House: Lay SB387 on Table — yeas 187, nays 168, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 216-A:3-g

Related Bills

• SB 450-FN (2026): relative to a state parks pass pilot program for recovery centers and community mental health centers.

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 3
• SC 3A
• SC 6
• SC 8
• House Calendar 18, 2024, committee report