Category Archives: 2012 Legislation

March 9 Legislative Update

After a vacation week, NH Legislature reconvened this week and took action on several bills as well as scheduled hearings on those that are passing over for consideration by the next body. The action taken on several bills is noted … Continue reading

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February 18 Legislative Update

SB 370: Dog breeding and care requirements. Amended in the Senate to remove the original wording and replaces it by adding a few words to the current powers of law enforcement section (RSA 436:8).  It is intended to make clear … Continue reading

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Your Contact with Legislators Made a Difference

House Municipal & County Committee recommends HB 1498 (repealing dog licensing) as Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL). On February 15th, the House will vote on the Municipal & County Committee recommendation of ITL on HB 1498. The committee voted 17-0 to … Continue reading

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January 27 Legislative Update

LEGISLATIVE  UPDATE HB 1498: Repealing dog licensing: On January 23rd, the House Municipal & County Committee conducted a public hearing on HB 1498.   Only the sponsors of HB 1498 testified in favor of the bill.  Rep. Cohn, prime sponsor, brought … Continue reading

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January 20 Legislative Update

SB 370 (Breeding Bill)  UPDATE On January 19th, at the Senate Executive Departments Committee’s public hearing on SB 370 (dog breeder requirements), six members of the public testified in opposition to the bill and over 18 signed in as opposed. … Continue reading

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