New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB310

Introduced
12/8/23  
Refer
12/8/23  
Report Pass
2/15/24  
Engrossed
2/29/24  
Refer
2/29/24  
Report Pass
5/10/24  
Enrolled
7/15/24  
Chaptered
7/30/24  

Caption

Relative to bear registration, federal duck stamps, and the transport of out of state lobsters and crabs.

Impact

The bill impacts state laws primarily by amending existing statutes that govern bear hunting and the registration process. The integration of digital and electronic validation for federal migratory bird stamps serves to modernize the documentation process for hunting migratory waterfowl. Such changes are intended to enhance compliance and ease of access for hunters, thereby encouraging responsible hunting practices while ensuring that wildlife management regulations are upheld.

Summary

Senate Bill 310 introduces significant changes to the regulations surrounding bear registration and the use of federal duck stamps in New Hampshire. The bill mandates the establishment of bear registration stations, which will be overseen by agents designated by the executive director of fish and game. This effort aims to streamline the process by ensuring bears legally killed in the state can be easily registered. Each station will be responsible for providing a registration seal for the bears, thus creating a more organized and regulated framework for wildlife management.

Contention

Notably, the establishment of bear registration stations may face scrutiny regarding resource allocation and enforcement. Legislators and stakeholders may debate the necessity and funding for these stations, particularly in terms of their effectiveness in managing bear populations. Additionally, discussions around the digital validation of federal duck stamps may stir concerns about access and security, as it replaces the traditional physical stamp requirement, which has been a long-standing practice in wildlife hunting regulations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SB18

Relative to the purchase of duck stamps and the suspension or revocation of a license issued by the fish and game commission.

NH SB156

Relative to voter registration and verification of voter identity.

NH SB39

Relative to criminal history checks for school transportation monitors.

NH SB133

Relative to changing the date of the state primary election and creates runoff election for federal primary election.

NH HB474

Relative to enforcement of federal firearms laws and establishing penalties.

NH HB105

Relative to the registration of medical spas.

NH HB137

Relative to boating safety equipment rules and vessel numbering rules, and establishing a committee to study boat registrations fees.

NH SB186

Relative to an electric bicycle low-income transportation incentive program and making an appropriation therefor.

NH SB197

Relative to the operation and regulation of certain business entities within the state.

NH HB651

Authorizing the department of education and local school districts to contract with transportation network companies to provide school transportation services.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.