HB1596 – Dog Owners of the Granite State

March 11, 2010 Legislative Update

The DOGS Legislative Briefing Newsletter was suspended for few weeks while the legislature took a vacation break and the House cleared up a backlog of action on other bills. The diligent advocacy activities of DOGS members made a significant difference

Vacation

The Legislature is on its winter vacation break until March 1st. Recent Legislative Action – HB 1417: allowing companion dogs in certain areas of restaurants. Passed the House. HB 1596: changes the time period by 15 days during which dog

February 12, 2010 Legislative Update

NH LEGISLATIVE ACTION HB 1639 (Dog Tethering Requirements & Unlawful Taking) – House Criminal Justice Committee Votes. On February 11th, the House Criminal Justice Committee voted to recommend the bill Inexpedient to Legislative in a 13-2 vote. Rep. Larry Gagne

HB 1596 – relative to the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs.

HB 1596 – relative to the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs makes changes to the licensing law. It shortens the grace period for late licensing of dogs and increases the costs. Changes from between June 1 and June 20 to