(New Title) enabling the fish and game department to create a permit and fee for the use of fish and game staff by other state agencies and departments.
Sponsored By: James A Spillane (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Discounted lifetime licenses for newborn children
Beginning July 1, 2026, New Hampshire Fish and Game may issue discounted lifetime licenses through a child’s first birthday. Both the child and a parent or legal guardian must be New Hampshire residents. The department’s executive director sets the discount; the law does not specify the savings.
State agencies face Fish and Game fees
Beginning 60 days after passage, Fish and Game may set permit rules or fees for support provided to other state agencies. This covers staff, equipment, or expertise requested or required for those agencies’ legal duties. The executive director must consult the Fish and Game Commission and adopt the structure through formal rules. Fees must reflect actual costs, including pay, equipment use, and overhead; collections go into the Fish and Game Fund. These are agency charges, not direct household fees.
License fund pays for department upgrades
Beginning July 1, 2026, a new Fish and Game account funds license operations, technology, outreach, and public education. It can draw up to $600,000 from prepaid license fund principal in each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Starting in fiscal year 2029, annual lump-sum transfers are $50,000; no transfer may leave the prepaid fund below $1 million. Unspent account money carries forward and remains available to the department without a new appropriation. Beginning July 1, 2026, prepaid license fund interest above 5% is also available for unrestricted spending on legally authorized purposes.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
James A Spillane
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Jordan G. Ulery
Republican • House
Keith Erf
Republican • House
Michael I Moffett
Republican • House
Mike Ouellet
Republican • House
Sayra Lynn DeVito
Republican • House
Will Darby
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 158; eff.I. Sec 2-3 eff 7/1/26 II. Rem eff 8/18/26
6/24/2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43
6/10/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
6/10/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2130e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 38
6/3/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2130e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14
6/3/2026SenateHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1130s and 2026-1260s (Rep. Spillane): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4
5/7/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendments #2026-1130s and #2026-1260s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
4/9/2026SenateSen. Gray Waived Referral to Finance; Without Objection, MA; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
4/9/2026SenateSen. Gray Floor Amendment # 2026-1260s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
4/9/2026SenateCommittee Amendment # 2026-1130s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
4/9/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1130s, 04/09/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 13
3/26/2026SenateSpecial Order to the Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
3/26/2026SenateHB 1199 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
3/26/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1130s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
3/18/2026SenateHearing: 03/10/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 9
3/4/2026SenateIntroduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 5
2/25/2026SenateReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 89
2/19/2026HouseReferred to Ways and Means 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 39
2/19/2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0527h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 19
2/19/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0527h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 19
2/19/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0527h (NT) 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 7 P. 13
2/11/2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2026 12:30 pm SH Representatives Hall
2/11/2026HousePublic Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-0340h: 02/03/2026 12:30 pm SH Representatives Hall
1/29/2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:45 am GP 153
1/8/2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 1 P. 10
12/1/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended
6/3/2026
Enrolled
6/3/2026
Introduced
12/1/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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