Legislative Update
Geological Society of NH 2010 Legislation Monitoring List
Current as of April 2010
| Bill Link | Bill Title | Description | House action/status/hearings | House Committee Recommendation | House Floor Vote | Senate action/status/hearings |
| HB 1305 | HOUSE BILL 1305 - AN ACT relative to designating uses for surface waters | This bill clarifies the definition of surface waters, designates beneficial uses of surface waters, and establishes requirements for antidegradation. This bill is a request of the department of environmental services. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 17 CC (Vote 19-0); HC 14, PG.597 | Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development for Interim Study; HJ 26, PG.1365 3/17/05 | |
| HB 1348 | HOUSE BILL 1348 AN ACT relative to enforcement of surface water classification. |
This bill clarifies the enforcement of classification for surface water. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 3 CC (Vote 18-0); HC 17, PG.812 | Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development for Interim Study; HJ 26, PG.1365 | |
| HB 1422 | HOUSE BILL 1422 AN ACT establishing a committee to study the establishment of a department of natural resources. |
This bill establishes a committee to study the
establishment of a department of natural resources. |
Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration | Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0676h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 17-0); HC 17, PG.801 | Ought to Pass with Amendment #0676h: MA VV; HJ 23, PG.1272 | Hearing: April 20, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 2:20 p.m.; SC16 |
| HB 1439-local | HOUSE BILL 1439-LOCAL AN ACT relative to tax exemptions for water and air pollution control installations. |
This bill enables the department of environmental services
to give tax exemptions to facilities with certain pollution reduction
installations. This bill is a request of the department of environmental services. |
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0138h for Feb 17 HC 14 (Vote 17-0); HC 14, PG.608 | Ought to Pass with Amendment #0138h: MA VV; HJ 20, PG.1068-1069 | Hearing: April 22, 2010, Room 103, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC16 | |
| HB 1462 | HOUSE BILL 1462 AN ACT establishing a shoreland advisory council. |
This bill establishes a shoreland advisory council. |
Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0424h (New Title) for Feb 10 CC (vote 15-0); HC 13, PG.532 | Ought to Pass with Amendment #0424h (New Title): MA VV; HJ 16, PG.781-782 | Hearing: April 22, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:50 a.m.; SC15 |
| HB 1487 | HOUSE BILL 1487 AN ACT relative to the definition of certified wetland scientists. |
This bill further defines certified wetland
scientist. This bill also further defines the experience necessary to receive certification as a wetland scientist. |
Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration | Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0702h for Mar 3 CC (Vote 17-0); HC 17, PG.801 | Ought to Pass with Amendment #0702h: MA VV; HJ 20, PG.1139 | Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration |
| HB 1570 | HOUSE BILL 1570-FN AN ACT requiring an affidavit of bills paid prior to the issuance of certain state and local permits. |
This bill requires the filing of an affidavit of bills paid by an owner or applicant demonstrating that all licensed professionals have been paid prior to the issuance of a permit, approval, or permission required for a project. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration | Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 3 CC (vote 15-1); HC 17, PG.801 | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ 20, PG.1139 | |
| HB 1676 | HOUSE BILL 1676-FN AN ACT requiring certification of road salt applicators. |
This bill requires the certification of commercial road
salt applicators. This bill also limits the liability of landowners who employ winter maintenance best practices. This bill is a request of the department of environmental services |
Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 10 RC (vote 19-0); HC 13, PG.540 | Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development for Interim Study; HJ 26, PG.1365 | |
| HB 222 | HOUSE BILL 222 AN ACT relative to fill and dredge permits in wetlands. |
This bill requires the department of environmental services to consider direct and indirect impacts of project proposals on the wetlands. | Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Refer to Interim Study (Rep Spang): MA VV; HJ 9, PG.420-421 | Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development for Interim Study; HJ 26, PG.1365 | |
| HB 335 | HOUSE BILL 355-FN-A AN ACT relative to oil fund disbursement board authority and fees for oil discharge cleanup. |
This bill changes the rulemaking authority of the oil fund disbursement board. This bill also increases existing fees for oil discharge cleanup. This bill also increases existing fees for oil discharge cleanup. | Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development; HJ 12, PG.225 | Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 6 CC (vote 18-1); HC 2, PG.86 | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ 6, PG.268 | |
| HB1221 | HOUSE BILL 1221 AN ACT relative to excavating and dredging permits. |
This bill requires the department of environmental services
to give notice: I. To abutters concerning excavating and dredging permits, and II. To persons against whom complaints have been filed for violations. |
Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 17 CC (Vote 19-1); HC 14, PG.597 | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ 18, PG.976 | |
| HB1222 | HOUSE BILL 1222 AN ACT relative to the authority of the commissioner of the department of environmental services to grant permits under the comprehensive shoreland protection act. |
This bill provides that the commissioner of the department of environmental services shall not be bound by the decisions of municipalities concerning waivers and variances. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 3 CC (Vote 18-0); HC 17, PG.811 | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ 20, PG.1156 | |
| HB1231 | HOUSE BILL 1231 AN ACT establishing a commission to study methods of replacing the Old Man of the Mountain as part of the overall state tourism plan. |
This bill establishes a commission to study methods of replacing the Old Man of the Mountain as part of the overall state tourism plan. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 3 CC (Vote 17-0); HC 17, PG.811-819 | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ 20, PG.1156 | |
| HB1234 | HOUSE BILL 1234 AN ACT relative to disclosure of property rights and responsibilities in the sale of shorefront property. |
This bill requires the seller of shorefront property to disclose to the purchaser the rights and responsibilities of shorefront ownership. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs | Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 10 CC (Vote 13-3); HC 19, PG.1025 | Refer to Interim Study: MA VV; HJ 26, PG.1375 | |
| HB1239 | HOUSE BILL 1239 AN ACT relative to department of environmental services field citations and cease and desist orders. |
This bill allows the department of environmental services to suspend review of a fill and dredge permit application; This bill also gives the commissioner of the department of environmental services the power to establish a field citation process and issue cease and desist orders for fill and dredge permit violations; This bill is a request of the department of environmental services. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Ought to Pass with AM #0996h: MA DIV 206-108; HJ 30, PG.1487-1488 | Ought to Pass with AM #0996h: MA DIV 206-108; HJ 30, PG.1487-1488 | Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development Hearing: April 22, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC15 |
| HB1292 | HOUSE BILL 1292 AN ACT relative to underground storage tank facility permits, compliance, and cleanup fund eligibility. |
This bill removes provisions necessitating periodic re-issuance
of underground storage tank facility permits and removes provisions which
limit transfer of oil cleanup fund coverage. This bill is a request of the
department of environment services and the oil fund disbursement board. |
Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0560h for Mar 24 (Vote 19-1; CC); HC 22, PG.1221 | Ought to Pass with Amendment #0560h: MA VV; HJ 30, PG.1477-1478 | Passed by Third Reading Resolution |
| HB1293 | HOUSE BILL 1293-FN AN ACT relative to the oil discharge cleanup fund. |
This bill repeals several sections of law enacted in 1995
relative to the oil discharge cleanup fund. This bill is a request of the
department of environmental services and the oil fund disbursement
board. |
Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0995h for Mar 24 (Vote 20-0; CC); HC 22, PG.1221 | Ought to Pass with Amendment #0995h: MA VV; HJ 30, PG.1478-1479 | Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1383s, NT, 4/21/10; SC16 |
| HB1298 | HOUSE BILL 1298 AN ACT establishing a statewide septic system commission. |
This bill establishes a statewide septic system commission. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development | Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 3 CC (Vote 17-0); HC 17, PG.812 | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ 20, PG.1157 | |
| HB1299 | HOUSE BILL 1299 AN ACT establishing a committee to study enacting a moratorium on the sale and use of fertilizers containing phosphorus. |
This bill establishes a committee to study enacting a moratorium on the sale and use of fertilizers containing phosphorus. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture | Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 10 (Vote 15-1; RC); HC 19, PG.1029 | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ 24, PG.1326 | |
| SB 166-FN | SENATE BILL 166-FN AN ACT relative to mineral extraction, mining, and reclamation in New Hampshire. |
This bill: I. Adds definitions to the chapter on mining and
reclamation. II. Expands the duties of the commissioner of the department of
resources and economic development. III. Sets out what should be a mining permit application. This bill was requested by the department of environmental services. |
Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Devleopment; HJ 18, PG.1016 Executive Session: 4/20/2010 11:00 AM LOB 305 | Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development Ought to Pass with Amendment 0078s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; SJ 2, Pg.25 Passed by Third Reading Resolution; SJ 2, Pg.27 | ||
| SB 314 | SENATE BILL 314 AN ACT relative to the investment of public funds. |
This bill permits the state and its political subdivisions to invest in certain certificates of deposit. | Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs; HJ 26, PG.1391 | 04/14/2010
H Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 21 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC 31,
PG.1524 |
Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer
Protection Committee. 03/10/2010 S
Ought to Pass with Amendment 0914s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; SJ 9, Pg.130 03/10/2010 S Passed by Third Reading Resolution; SJ 9, Pg.150 |
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| SB 335 | SENATE BILL 335 AN ACT relative to wetland impact assessments in construction permit applications. |
This bill requires the department of environmental services to consider the changes in the functions and values of wetlands and aquatic resources before approving fill and dredge permits. | Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development Committee 02/10/2010 S Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; SJ 6, Pg.77 | |||
| SB 56 | SENATE BILL 56 AN ACT relative to financial responsibility for large groundwater withdrawals. |
This bill requires a demonstration of financial responsibility for department of environmental services approval of large groundwater withdrawals. | 04/15/2010 H Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 21 (Vote
19-0; CC); HC 31, PG.1528 |
Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic
Development 01/13/2010 S Ought to Pass
with Amendment 0033s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; SJ 2, Pg.21 01/13/2010 S Passed by Third Reading Resolution; SJ 2, Pg.27 |
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