HB 1094 · 2026 · House · Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee
Repealing nighttime seaweed collection ban
AI-generatedrepealing the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise.
Repeals the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 12, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill repeals the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing
- Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
- Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
Also: Rep. Michael GrangerR, Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. James ThibaultR, Rep. Alice WadeD
Public testimony
3 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony
33% support67% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“Give people their rights back by taking away silly rules. Sounds like a move in the right direction.”
“I oppose this bill because it reduces transparency or public accountability and does not meaningfully improve outcomes for New Hampshire residents.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Fish and Game and Marine ResourcesGP 153Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 1 P. 6
- Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:45 am GP 153
- Jan 28, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2026 10:45 am GP 153
- Jan 28, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-2; CC) HC 6 P. 6
- Feb 12, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 5
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.