HB 211-FN (2025): relative to the use of air rifles for hunting game.
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HB 211-FN (2025)
relative to the use of air rifles for hunting game.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
- Chapter law: 21
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2025, with 8 people signed in online: 5 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0073h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0073h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 20, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On February 20, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2025, making it Chapter 21 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Donald McFarlane (R - Graf 18)
- Rep. Brian Cole (R - Hills 26)
- Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller (R - Rock 17)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Will Darby (D - Hills 11)
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2025, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
- February 5, 2025, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
- February 20, 2025: consent calendar, House
- March 25, 2025, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- April 17, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 20, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0073h — voice vote, passed
- April 17, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- February 5, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/05/2025 11:00 am LOB 307
- February 5, 2025: Executive Session: 02/05/2025 11:00 am LOB 307
- February 5, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0073h 02/05/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 20, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0073h: AA VV 02/20/2025
- February 20, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0073h: MA VV 02/20/2025
- March 6, 2025: Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- March 25, 2025: Hearing: 03/25/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am
- April 17, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- April 17, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025
- May 1, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/01/2025
- May 1, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/01/2025)
- May 14, 2025: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/14/2025; Chapter 21; eff.07/13/2025