Bill > HB1153

This bill increases dog license fees and establishes a committee to study New Hampshire's statutes related to cats and dogs. Specifically, the bill raises the annual dog license fee for spayed or neutered dogs from $4.50 to $4.75 for dogs between 4-7 months old, and maintains the same increase for older spayed or neutered dogs. For unneutered or unspayed dogs 7 months and older, the fee increases from $7 to $7.25. The bill also creates a study committee composed of three state representatives appointed by the House Speaker and one state senator appointed by the Senate President. This committee will review and assess the current statutes related to dogs and cats in New Hampshire, examining whether the laws are consistent with current regulatory needs and practices, and whether the statutory material is clear, concise, and readily available. The committee is required to report its findings and recommendations to various state officials by November 1, 2026, and members will receive standard legislative mileage reimbursement for their work. The bill's fiscal impact is estimated to generate less than $10,000 in additional revenue per municipality, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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