HB 86-FN-LOCAL (2025): increasing the cost of service for notice of civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs to the rate for certified mail.

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HB 86-FN-LOCAL (2025)

increasing the cost of service for notice of civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs to the rate for certified mail.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Animals
  • Chapter law: 7

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2025, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 23, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0036h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0036h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 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 Election Law and Municipal Affairs 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 April 30, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2025, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2025, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • January 23, 2025, 1:40 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • February 6, 2025: consent calendar, House
  • March 25, 2025, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • April 17, 2025: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

  • February 6, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0036h — 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 Municipal and County Government
  • January 13, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/13/2025 10:45 am LOB 301-303
  • January 23, 2025: Executive Session: 01/23/2025 01:40 pm LOB 301-303
  • January 23, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0036h 01/23/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 6, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0036h: AA VV 02/06/2025
  • February 6, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0036h: MA VV 02/06/2025
  • March 6, 2025: Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • March 25, 2025: Hearing: 03/25/2025, Room 103, LOB, 09:15 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
  • April 17, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/17/2025)
  • April 30, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/10/2025
  • May 8, 2025: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2025; Chapter 7; eff.7/7/2025

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