New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB542

Introduced

12/14/23

Refer

12/14/23

Report Pass

3/27/24

Engrossed

4/10/24

Refer

4/10/24

Report Pass

5/10/24

Enrolled

7/15/24

Chaptered

7/30/24

Passed

7/30/24

Caption

Creating a committee to study fish and game department funding and partnerships.

Impact

The impact of SB 542 may lead to significant changes in the way the fish and game department secures funding and operates. The committee will investigate sustainable financing options, including potential modifications to existing laws, which could streamline operations and improve resource allocation. This may catalyze a shift toward more integrated management approaches with respect to outdoor recreation and conservation, fostering collaborations with private entities and other departments.

Summary

Senate Bill 542 aims to establish a committee dedicated to studying the funding mechanisms and partnerships for the fish and game department. The bill reflects an initiative to ensure sustainable operations and enhanced collaboration between various stakeholders involved in wildlife management and outdoor recreation. By focusing on comprehensive assessments of current funding, the committee's purpose spans exploring new partnerships and funding strategies to support departmental objectives.

Contention

While the bill appears beneficial for enhancing financial support for the fish and game department, possible contention could arise regarding the extent of proposed changes to legislation. Discussions may focus on the balance between state oversight and local agency autonomy, particularly in decision-making related to natural resource management. Stakeholders might voice concerns over ensuring that local contexts and needs are adequately represented in any new funding structures or regulatory revisions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH HB151

Establishing a committee to study the issue of unmarried cohabitants, domestic partnerships, and common law marriage.

NH SB51

Creating a commission to study charitable gaming and historical horse races and relative to the moratorium on licensed historical horse racing facilities.

NH SB84

Relative to legislative study committees and commissions.

NH SB12

Relative to the leasing of seasonal camp lots by the fish and game department.

NH SB23

Establishing a study committee on meat processing.

NH HB137

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

NH HB498

Requiring fish and game officers to obtain a warrant to conduct a search and seizure.

NH SB164

Relative to consideration of biodiversity in the land and community heritage investment program.

NH SB47

Establishing a commission to study barriers to increased density of residential development in New Hampshire.

NH HB1

Making appropriations for the expenses of certain departments of the state for fiscal years ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

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