HB 1314 · 2026 · House · Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee
Free fishing applications for minors
AI-generatedenabling minors to apply for a freshwater fishing application without paying a fee.
Enables minors to apply for a freshwater fishing license without paying a fee.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 12, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill enables minors to apply for a freshwater fishing application without paying a fee.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Also: Rep. Aidan AnkarbergI, Rep. Alice WadeD, Rep. James ThibaultR, Rep. Matthew CokerR, Rep. Dylan GermanaD, Sen. Donovan FentonD
Public testimony
3 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
67% support33% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“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. 15
- Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 153
- Jan 28, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 153
- Jan 28, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 6 P. 6
- Feb 12, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 5
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.