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NH SB30
NH SB30Proclaiming the Virginia opossum the state marsupial of New Hampshire and relative to the penalty for incorrect application of fertilizers.
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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill proclaims the Virginia opossum the state marsupial of New Hampshire and renames such opossums within the borders of the state as "New Hampshire opossums."
AI Summary
This bill proclaims the Virginia opossum (scientifically known as Didelphis virginiana) as the official state marsupial of New Hampshire. The legislation will officially rename opossums found within the state's borders as "New Hampshire opossums" by adding a new section to the existing state laws (RSA 3). The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, which is a standard provision that allows time for the new designation to be implemented and communicated. By designating a state marsupial, New Hampshire is following a tradition of states creating symbolic recognitions of local wildlife, which can help raise awareness about a particular species and its importance to the state's ecosystem or cultural identity.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Donovan Fenton (D)*,
Daryl Abbas (R),
Debra Altschiller (D),
Paul Berch (D),
Regina Birdsell (R),
Cathryn Harvey (D),
Dan Innis (R),
Tim Lang (R),
Patrick Long (D),
Keith Murphy (R),
Mark Pearson (R),
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D),
Sue Prentiss (D),
Tara Reardon (D),
Denise Ricciardi (R),
David Rochefort (R),
Ruth Ward (R),
David Watters (D),
Last Action
Sen. Pearl Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 06/12/2025; Senate Journal 16 (on 06/12/2025)
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