SB 235 (2025): enabling funds from the Pitman-Robertson Act to be spent by the fish and game department on threatened and endangered species in New Hampshire and allowing the fish and game department to collect donations at sites approved by the executive director.

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SB 235 (2025)

enabling funds from the Pitman-Robertson Act to be spent by the fish and game department on threatened and endangered species in New Hampshire and allowing the fish and game department to collect donations at sites approved by the executive director.

  • 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: 132

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2025, with 55 people signed in online: 52 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2025 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2025-1603h). The committee met in executive session on April 23, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1603h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-1603h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 15, 2025 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Howard Pearl. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 2025, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws. It took effect on August 23, 2025.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2025, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • March 13, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
  • April 23, 2025, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • April 23, 2025, 10:50 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • May 8, 2025: consent calendar, House
  • May 15, 2025: floor debate, Senate

Votes

  • March 13, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1603h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2025, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 4, 2025: Hearing: 03/04/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am
  • March 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 13, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025
  • March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • April 23, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/23/2025 10:40 am LOB 307
  • April 23, 2025: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2025-1603h: 04/23/2025 10:50 am LOB 307
  • April 23, 2025: Executive Session: 04/23/2025 10:50 am LOB 307
  • April 23, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1603h (NT) 04/23/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • May 8, 2025: Amendment # 2025-1603h (NT): AA VV 05/08/2025
  • May 8, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1603h: MA VV 05/08/2025
  • May 15, 2025: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/15/2025
  • June 12, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025)
  • June 12, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025
  • June 24, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2025; Chapter 0132; Effective 08/23/2025

Laws It Would Change

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