SB 346-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2024 SESSION
24-2830
08/05
SENATE BILL 346-FN
AN ACT prohibiting the use of dogs while hunting coyotes.
SPONSORS: Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Fenton, Dist 10; Sen. D'Allesandro, Dist 20; Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Ward, Dist 8; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Sen. Chandley, Dist 11; Rep. Read, Rock. 10; Rep. D. Kelley, Hills. 32
COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources
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ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits the use of dogs while hunting coyotes.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
24-2830
08/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Four
AN ACT prohibiting the use of dogs while hunting coyotes.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 New Section; Coyote Hounding. Amend RSA 208 by inserting after section 1-e the following new section:
208:1-f Coyote Hounding. It is prohibited to use dogs to hunt coyotes.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
24-2830
11/29/23
SB 346-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
AN ACT prohibiting the use of dogs while hunting coyotes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation, as introduced, has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2024 through 2027.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Fish and Game Department
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 9, 2024 | Senate | Hearing |
| Feb. 15, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| Feb. 15, 2024 | Senate | Floor Vote |
Feb. 15, 2024: Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 02/15/2024; SJ 4
Feb. 15, 2024: Sen. Carson Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/15/2024; SJ 4
Feb. 8, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/15/2024, Vote 3-1; SC 7
Feb. 6, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/15/2024, Vote 4-0; SC 7
Dec. 22, 2023: Hearing: 01/09/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am; SC 1
Dec. 11, 2023: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1