Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“Fish and Game and Marine Resources — New Hampshire House.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/committee/H42. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). Fish and Game and Marine Resources — New Hampshire House. Retrieved 24 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/committee/H42
Chicago
Granite Record. “Fish and Game and Marine Resources — New Hampshire House.” Accessed 24 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/committee/H42.
BibTeX
@misc{committee-H42, title = {Fish and Game and Marine Resources — New Hampshire House}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/committee/H42}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }

Fish and Game and Marine Resources

The House Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources, chaired by James Spillane.

It shall be the duty of the Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources to consider all matters concerning conservation, improvement and preservation of fish, game and non-game species and marine resources within the state; and such other matters as may be referred to it.

Members

Bills Referred, 2025-2026

  • HB 61: creating a committee to study the laws relative to oyster harvesting. (Killed)
  • HB 202: relative to the duties of the fish and game commission. (Killed)
  • HB 211-FN: relative to the use of air rifles for hunting game. (Signed into law)
  • HB 404: relative to information on the hike safe card. (Signed into law)
  • HB 545-FN: requiring certain cervid meat processed outside of New Hampshire to be tested for chronic wasting disease before being brought into New Hampshire. (Killed)
  • HB 573-FN-A: relative to the funding for search and rescue operations of the fish and game department and making an appropriation therefor. (Killed)
  • HB 579: requiring applicants for a fish and game guide license to take and pass a standardized test provided by the fish and game department before receiving their license. (Killed)
  • HB 589-FN: defining and prohibiting wanton animal waste and prohibiting certain wildlife hunting contests. (Killed)
  • HB 647-FN: relative to the fee for a newborn lifetime hunting and fishing license. (Signed into law)
  • HB 655-FN: relative to fish and game violations, permits, and licenses. (Signed into law)
  • HB 720-FN: prohibiting the importation and sale of live bait fish from out of state. (Killed)
  • HB 1045: relative to hunting with lights at night. (Killed)
  • HB 1074: extending the time period for the remission of certain OHRV and snowmobile fees. (Killed)
  • HB 1094: repealing the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise. (Killed)
  • HB 1140: enabling certain disabled persons to hunt from a motor vehicle. (Signed into law)
  • HB 1167: enabling the use of ferrets for hunting. (Killed)
  • HB 1199-FN: enabling the fish and game department to create a permit and fee for the use of fish and game staff by other state agencies and departments. (Signed into law)
  • HB 1304: requiring guide examinations to be administered by conservation officers. (Killed)
  • HB 1314-FN: enabling minors to apply for a freshwater fishing application without paying a fee. (Killed)
  • HB 1833-FN: creating a special license for non-resident vessel operators participating in tuna tournaments. (Killed)
  • CACR 15: relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest game and fish. Providing that citizens of New Hampshire shall have the constitutional right to hunt, fish, and harvest game and fish, subject to restrictions existing in law. (Failed to pass)
  • SB 31-FN: establishing an apprentice guide license. (Signed into law)
  • SB 32: relative to the fish and game commission. (Signed into law)
  • SB 235: 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. (Signed into law)
  • SB 505-FN: relative to applications for guide licenses and repealing the fee for temporary registration of nonresidents relative to OHRVs. (Signed into law)

And 195 bills in 8 earlier terms.

Recent Meetings

  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on April 8, 2026 for a public hearing on SB 505-FN. It also held an executive session on SB 505-FN. On SB 505-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 12–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on March 4, 2026 for executive sessions on HB 1045, HB 1140, HB 1833-FN and CACR 15. On HB 1045 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–0. On HB 1140 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 14–0. On HB 1833-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 11–3. On CACR 15 it recommended ought to pass, 8–6, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on February 3, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1833-FN, HB 1045, CACR 15 and HB 1140. It also held an executive session on HB 1199-FN. On HB 1199-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 14–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on January 28, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1074, HB 1094, HB 1167, HB 1199-FN, HB 1304 and HB 1314-FN. It also held executive sessions on HB 1094, HB 1314-FN, HB 1304, HB 1074 and HB 1167. On HB 1094 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 12–2. On HB 1314-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–0. On HB 1304 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–0. On HB 1074 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 12–1. On HB 1167 it recommended ought to pass, 9–6, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on April 23, 2025 for public hearings on SB 31-FN, SB 32 and SB 235. It also held executive sessions on SB 235, SB 32 and SB 31-FN. On SB 235 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 14–0. On SB 32 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 12–0. On SB 31-FN it recommended ought to pass, 14–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on February 13, 2025 for executive sessions on HB 202, HB 545-FN and HB 589-FN. On HB 202 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–1. On HB 545-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 15–0. On HB 589-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 12–3, with a minority recommending ought to pass.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on February 12, 2025 for public hearings on HB 720-FN, HB 573-FN-A, HB 589-FN, HB 545-FN and HB 202. It also held executive sessions on HB 720-FN, HB 655-FN and HB 573-FN-A. On HB 720-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 15–0. On HB 655-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 14–0. On HB 573-FN-A it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on February 5, 2025 for public hearings on HB 61, HB 404, HB 647-FN, HB 655-FN, HB 579 and HB 211-FN. It also held executive sessions on HB 211-FN, HB 404, HB 61, HB 647-FN and HB 579. On HB 211-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 15–0. On HB 404 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 15–0. On HB 61 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–5, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 647-FN it recommended ought to pass, 15–0. On HB 579 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 15–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on October 15, 2024 for executive sessions on HB 1024, HB 1148, HB 1530-FN and HB 1532. On HB 1024 it recommended refer for interim study, 17–0. On HB 1148 it recommended refer for interim study, 18–1. On HB 1530-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0. On HB 1532 it recommended refer for interim study, 18–1.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on May 7, 2024 for public hearings on SB 310, SB 544-FN, SB 503 and SB 542. It also held executive sessions on SB 310, SB 542, SB 503 and SB 544-FN. On SB 310 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 16–0. On SB 542 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 16–0. On SB 503 it recommended ought to pass, 16–0. On SB 544-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 16–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on February 6, 2024 for public hearings on HB 1029, HB 1148, HB 1532, HB 1100, HB 1417-FN and HB 1530-FN. It also held executive sessions on HB 1532, HB 1100, HB 1530-FN, HB 1148, HB 1029, HB 1024, HB 1077 and HB 1116. On HB 1532 it recommended refer for interim study, 18–1. On HB 1100 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–5, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 1530-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 18–0. On HB 1148 it recommended refer for interim study, 18–1. On HB 1029 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–9, with a minority recommending ought to pass with amendment. On HB 1024 it recommended refer for interim study, 17–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on January 30, 2024 for public hearings on HB 1116, HB 1077, HB 1024, HB 1228, HB 1417-FN, HB 1530-FN and HB 1424. It also held executive sessions on HB 1116, HB 1077, HB 1024, HB 1228 and HB 1424. On HB 1024 it recommended refer for interim study, 17–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on April 25, 2023 for executive sessions on SB 14-FN and SB 15-FN. On SB 14-FN it recommended ought to pass, 10–9, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On SB 15-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 19–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on April 4, 2023 for public hearings on SB 12, SB 18, SB 14-FN and SB 15-FN. It also held executive sessions on SB 12 and SB 18. On SB 12 it recommended ought to pass, 11–0. On SB 18 it recommended ought to pass, 11–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on March 7, 2023 for an executive session on HB 442-FN. On HB 442-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 13–7, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on January 31, 2023 for a public hearing on HB 442-FN.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on April 11, 2022 for a public hearing on SB 260. It also held an executive session on SB 260. On SB 260 it recommended ought to pass, 15–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on January 25, 2022 for executive sessions on HB 1297, HB 1323, HB 1356, HB 1631-FN, HB 1201-FN, HB 1230-FN, HB 1299, HB 1308 and HB 1091. It also held full committee work sessions on HB 1297, HB 1299, HB 1308, HB 1323, HB 1356 and HB 1631-FN. On HB 1297 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 11–8, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1323 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 19–0. On HB 1356 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 12–7, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 1631-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 19–0. On HB 1201-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 20–0. On HB 1230-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 20–0. On HB 1299 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 13–6, with a minority recommending refer for interim study. On HB 1308 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 18–1. On HB 1091 it recommended refer for interim study, 11–9, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on January 14, 2022 for public hearings on HB 1052, HB 1230-FN, HB 1323, HB 1201-FN, HB 1631-FN, HB 1299, HB 1356, HB 1308, HB 1091 and HB 1297. It also held an executive session on HB 1052. On HB 1052 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on September 22, 2021 for executive sessions on HB 118, HB 241 and HB 490. On HB 118 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 16–5, with a minority recommending ought to pass with amendment. On HB 241 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 21–0. On HB 490 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 14–7, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on September 15, 2021 for subcommittee work sessions on HB 241, HB 490 and HB 118.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on April 28, 2021 for public hearings on SB 129 and SB 51. It also held full committee work sessions on HB 118, HB 241 and HB 490.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on February 1, 2021 for public hearings on HB 529-FN, HB 192, HB 342, HB 490, HB 241 and HB 118. It also held subcommittee work sessions on HB 529-FN, HB 241, HB 118, HB 192, HB 342 and HB 490.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on September 17, 2020 for full committee work sessions on HB 1585 and HB 1433.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on March 10, 2020 for an executive session on HB 1504. On HB 1504 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 15–5, with a minority recommending ought to pass.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on March 3, 2020 for executive sessions on HB 1108, HB 1220, HB 1566-FN and HB 1571. On HB 1108 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 20–0. On HB 1220 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 20–0. On HB 1566-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 20–0. On HB 1571 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–6.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on February 18, 2020 for public hearings on HB 1220, HB 1566-FN and HB 1504.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on February 4, 2020 for a public hearing on HB 1571. It also held executive sessions on HB 1433 and HB 1606-FN. On HB 1433 it recommended refer for interim study, 15–0. On HB 1606-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 9–7, with a minority recommending refer for interim study.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on January 28, 2020 for public hearings on HB 1433, HB 1108 and HB 1606-FN. It also held executive sessions on HB 1585 and HB 1596-FN-A. On HB 1585 it recommended refer for interim study, 17–0. On HB 1596-FN-A it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 15–1.
  • The Committee on Fish and Game and Marine Resources met on January 21, 2020 for public hearings on HB 1585 and HB 1596-FN-A. It also held executive sessions on HB 1213, HB 1573 and HB 1339. On HB 1213 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 15–1. On HB 1573 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 16–1. On HB 1339 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 13–3, with a minority recommending ought to pass with amendment.

Sources