New Hampshire 2023 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB138

Introduced
12/28/22  
Refer
12/28/22  
Report Pass
2/9/23  
Engrossed
3/7/23  
Refer
3/7/23  
Report Pass
4/6/23  
Enrolled
5/2/23  
Chaptered
5/8/23  

Caption

Relative to the oversight of the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food.

Impact

The repeal of these provisions is expected to simplify the oversight framework surrounding veterinary examiners and reduce administrative burdens. By removing the supervision requirements for clerical staff, the bill intends to clarify the roles and responsibilities within the veterinary field. Additionally, the repeal of measures related to contagious equine metritis addresses concerns over outdated practices regarding the importation of horses from countries where this disease is prevalent, reflecting a shift in public health awareness and veterinary protocols.

Summary

House Bill 138 is an act related to the oversight of the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food in New Hampshire. The bill seeks to repeal certain provisions regarding the supervision of clerical personnel assisting veterinary examiners and specific procedures concerning equines imported from countries affected by contagious equine metritis (CEM). This legislative change is aimed at streamlining regulatory processes within the Department, as requested by the department itself.

Contention

Although the bill appears to have technical support from the Department of Agriculture, one point of contention may arise regarding the implications of removing oversight on clerical personnel. Critics may argue that this could lead to less accountability or oversight in veterinary practices, potentially affecting animal health standards. However, supporters maintain that the changes are necessary to modernize regulations in line with current practices and knowledge in veterinary medicine.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH HB396

(Second New Title) relative to the processing of cattle, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.

NH A08503

Directs the department of agriculture and markets to increase the number of regional farmers' markets for the direct marketing of foods and produce produced in the state.

NH HB1511

(New Title) relative to the membership of the agriculture in the classroom committee, the annual proclamation of "New Hampshire Day at the Big E," and repealing the repeal of the produce safety chapter.

NH HSB143

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(See HF 799, HF 998.)

NH HF799

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 143; See HF 998.)

NH HB262

Department of Agriculture - Maryland Agricultural Commission and Young Farmers

NH SB240

Department of Agriculture – Maryland Agricultural Commission and Young Farmers

NH HB1473

relative to the use of agricultural fairground property.

NH LD1771

An Act to Strengthen Oversight of Kennels by Changing the Licensing Authority from Municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

NH S10335

Provides that the commissioner of agriculture and markets shall have the responsibility to monitor potential weather threats to agricultural production; authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and markets to declare an agricultural weather emergency; directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to maintain a webpage on agricultural weather emergencies; directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, in collaboration with the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish an emergency weather alert system to support New York farmers in protecting their crops, livestock and the safety of their workers.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.