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NHOHVA Legislative Emerency!
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Action Required on Senate Bill 366
Yesterday, May 19, 2012, Senate Bill 366 went to Committee of Conference and did not reach an agreement. The one item that could not be agreed upon was the amendment introduced by Senator Gallos. Senator Gallos was the only member in favor of his amendment while four house members and two senators (as well as the entire OHRV community) were opposed to it. NHOHVA would rather see this bill die than to be passed with Senator Gallos's amendment, while Senator Gallos would rather see the bill die than to be passed without it. There is no concurrence, and as long as an agreement cannot be made this bill will die UNLESS WE ALL ACT NOW!
There is still one hope left for SB366 and it will require action from the entire OHRV community TODAY!
The only way this bill can survive is if the Senate President Peter Bragdon exercises his right to pull Senator Gallos from the committee and replace him with a supporter of the original bill.
Here is what you will need to do:
1) Call Senator Peter Bragdon today at: 603-271-2111
or: 603-271-8742
2) Ask him to replace Senator Gallos on the SB366 Committee with a supporter of the House version of the bill
3) Tell him that you support the House Version of Senate Bill 366!
Senator Peter Bragdon may also be reached via email: senatorbragdon@peterbragdon.com
or: peter.bragdon@leg.state.nh.us
The original house version of this bill was supported by the entire OHRV community and everyone involved. This version of the bill can still go through if everyone speaks up today!
SB366 was originally introduced to allow a properly registered OHRV to replace the wheels with tracks, cleats or skis (or a combination thereof), that also fits the definition of a snowmobile and pay an additional registration fee to operate as a snowmobile.
NHOHVA thinks this is a great idea and we fully support this bill as it was originally introduced.
Then a Senate Amendment was made to allow Maine and Vermont riders to ride New Hampshire trails without a New Hampshire OHRV registration requirement. NHOHVA does not support this amendment and we testified to that fact before the Transportation committee in March of 2012.
Then in April of 2012 NHOHVA attended an Executive Session where it was determined that this bill be put on hold for further discussion in May.
Then May arrived and this bill was put on the docket for further discussion and NHOHVA was there to assist in explaining the somewhat arcane OHV implications of this bill to key NH legislators. Those newly educated legislators passed the bill with a vote of 26-0. However, yesterday, May 29, 2012 the Committee of Conference did not reach an agreement, so now SB366 is slated to die. |
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On the NHOHVA Docket | |
 NHOHVA is fighting for your right to ride! NHOHVA is keeping a vigilant eye out for any potential threats to our sport here in New Hampshire and around the country. Our work is never done and we will never rest! These are some of the issues NHOHVA is currently working on and where we stand with each issue.
Remember NHOHVA is here working for you and your right to enjoy our sport. Here is the procedural posture of a few of the items on our docket:
- SB0250 - relative to operation of trail bikes and ATV's on state lands
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- This bill was discussed at the public hearing on March 27, 2012 at the Legislative Office Building in Concord. NHOHVA was present in full support of this bill.
- This bill was discussed on Tuesday, May 1 during a full committee work session of the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee. An executive Session followed.
- As of May 9, 2012, this bill ought to pass the house and continue to the Governor's office.
- SB0366-FN - relative to use of certain OHRV's on snowmobile trails and relative to authorization for snowmobiles and OHRVs registered in Vermont and Maine to operate in this state
- NHOHVA supports this bill as originally proposed but we do not support the recent amendments made to allow ME and VT riders to ride NH trails without registration in NH without a reciprocal agreement from those states.
- This bill was referred to the House Transportation Committee on February 22, 2012.
- A House Transportation Committee session was held on March 27, 2012 in Concord, NH. NHOHVA was there and testified before the New Hampshire legislature at this meeting on behalf of all OHV users in the state.
- An Executive Session was held on April 11, 2012 where the Senate Amendments to this bill were discussed. NHOHVA was there for this Session where it was announced that this bill would be put on hold.
- On April 25, 2012 this bill was referred to the House Finance Committee.
- The House Finance Committee held a DivisionI work session discussing this bill on May 8, 2012 where NHOHVA was there assisting in explaining the OHV implications to key legislators.
- As of May 29, 2012, after failing to reach a concurrence with the Committee of Conference, this bill is slated to die unless State Senate President Peter Bragdon replaces Senator Gallos with a supporter of the House version of this bill.
- HB1332 - relative to providing broader law enforcement authority to fish and game officers
- This bill provides that conservation officers of the fish and game department may conduct a search based on probable cause rather than reasonable cause. The bill also provides that seized property shall be held at the state's expense.
- This bill allows fish and game officers more authority to conduct searches.
- As of May 16, 2012 the posture of this bill is that this bill ought to pass with new amendments.
- HB1337 - relative to the enforcement of violations of fish and game laws and establishing a committee to study the disposition of wildlife confiscated by the fish and game department
- As of February 22, 2012, this bill has been deemed inexpedient to legislate and put on hold
- HB1442 - relative to motorcycle noise emissions regulation
- On March 7, 2012 this bill was referred to the House Transportation Committee
- A hearing was held on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Legislative Office Building, Room 306-308 to discuss this bill. NHOHVA was there to show our presence and concern for all legislation that effects our sport either directly or indirectly.
- As of April 18, 2012, this bill ought to pass.
- NH1540 - relative to conservation easements on public land
- As of February 15, 2012, this bill has been put on hold
- SB0237 - relative to field purchases and transfers of funds for the state park system and the bureau of trails, and the use of gifts and donations to the division of parks and recreation
- This bill was referred to resources, recreation and development on February 22, 2102 and a public hearing was held on March 12, 2012 at the Legislative Office Building, Room 303 in Concord.
- This bill will was discussed at a Division I work session on May 8, 2012. NHOHVA was there to show our support for our Administrative partners.
- As of May 15, 2012, this bill ought to pass.
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NHOHVA is Here Fighting for YOU! |  If you ride or register any OHV of any kind in NH, then NHOHVA is fighting for YOU. We represent the rights of all OHV users in this state and we are working to protect your right to ride! Please donate $10 today to help us keep up the fight! A portion of your $10 donation will go toward lobbying efforts to protect your rights with the NH state legislature. Visit our website and donate today!
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Upcoming Events |
June 2 - North Stratford, NH
NH ATV Club & NC ATV Club present the
Dual Club Poker Run
June 8, 9 & 10 - NH Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
New England Classic Charity Trail ride
Join NHOHVA as we celebrate the 32nd annual
running of the New England Classic charity Trail
Ride Friday, June 8, 5:00 PM - check-in,
registration and tech inspection
*Street Legal machine required for participation
in the main Trail Ride*
June 23 - North Stratford, NH
NH ATV Club & NC ATV Club present the
Club Ride Annual Old Home Day Parade
July 13, 14 and 15 - Warren Old Home Days
Warren, NH
The Mount Moosilauke ATV Club hosts this
outrageously fun annual event
Join NHOHVA and join the celebration!
July 28 & 29 - Rocky Mountain Weekend
Alton, NH
More info to follow...
Looking for something to do? Find out more upcoming events and plan your summer with our interactive calendar on our website. Check it out today!
Stay tuned to the NHOHVA newsletter for a MAJOR legislative announcement coming soon from NHOHVA!
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 The 2012 Outdoor National Series is well under way and Hangtown and Freestone are both in the books and James Stewart has managed to stay out front so far. This weekend we roll into round at Thunder Valley in Lakewood, CO.
 Meanwhile, the ATV Motocross National Championship continues with round five at Balance MX in Oakland, KY. Last Weekend at Sunset Ridge Chad Wienen swept both motos of the day at his hometown track in Walnut, IL.
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Thank you for being a part of NHOHVA. Jason Woodward, Esq. President of NHOHVA New Hampshire Off-Highway Vehicle Association Ride as if everyone is watching - Talk as if everyone is listening |
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