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Office of Legislative Services noted the agency filed a conditional approval and highlighted that public comments — including a submission from the New Hampshire Wildlife Coalition and 65 pages of written testimony — disagree with the agency about which data series should drive decisions. OLS said statutes require the executive director to investigate wildlife supply and commission scientific studies as necessary, language that gives the agency discretion but does not prescribe a single data source.

Dan Bergeron, chief of the wildlife division at Fish and Game, described the department’s data approach: historical catch‑per‑unit‑effort (CPUE) data from trappers has shown long‑term trends but is now based on a much smaller sample because trapping participation has declined; the agency has therefore begun hunter observation surveys and a camera‑trap survey with the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to develop independent indices. Bergeron said the department has also started a cause‑specific mortality study on fisher and leveraged nearly $2,000,000 in federal Pittman‑Robertson funding plus UNH match for research projects.

Game program supervisor Andy Timmons told the committee that CPUE data is now derived from a very small pool: over the last two years, 32 trappers targeted fishers — about 6% of total trapping license holders — and the most recent year saw seven fisher removed by trapping statewide. The department said hunter surveys produce roughly 600 returns from each of the 10,000 surveys sent to two hunter groups, yielding a larger sample for observation indices than current trapper CPUE data.

Weldon Bosworth, a Guilford ecologist testifying for the New Hampshire Wildlife Coalition, told the committee he reviewed the public comments and the department’s responses and concluded the responses were too general and depended on future work. Bosworth noted that CPUE and harvest data exist for decades (harvest data dating to 1922; CPUE for roughly 35 years) and warned against relying on short‑term surveys because of shifting‑baseline effects. He said multiple fur‑bearing species show substantial long‑term declines and noted widespread rodenticide exposure in fishers as a possible contributing factor.

Committee members discussed options: postpone to collect more data, approve with the understanding the agency will reenter rulemaking if new data warrants changes, or object. Chair and members said the department acknowledged limited data but explained ongoing research efforts; Representative Carol moved to accept the rule with the understanding that the agency will reenter rulemaking if the new data requires changes; Representative Leon seconded the motion and the committee approved it on a voice vote.

The rule includes a new registration requirement for all taken fur‑bearing animals; Fish and Game told the committee that the additional data will inform future management decisions and that the camera‑survey and mortality‑study results are expected soon (UNH camera results due in June, per the department). The department said it can open rulemaking at any time if emerging data indicate a need to change seasons or limits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","JLCAR Administrative Rules (05/16/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The Joint Administrative Rules Committee approved Fish and Game rule 25‑48, which updates hunting and trapping licensing and requires registration of taken fur‑bearing animals, after debate over the adequacy and sources of wildlife population data.","taxTitle","Administrative Rules, House of Representatives, Committees\t, Legislative, New Hampshire","taxId",17761,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6540702,"Committee postpones OPLC rule 25‑47 after complaints that application form favors health‑care occupations",217,1049000,1266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340340-02e700e2a1592742c6e0529eb4b6e400&start=1049&end=1266","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340340-02e700e2a1592742c6e0529eb4b6e400/thumbnail_1049000.jpg","/articles/6540702/New-Hampshire/Committee-postpones-OPLC-rule-2547-after-complaints-that-application-form-favors-healthcare-occupations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540702-604d79f05018780179e86ff99506e77c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181342&Signature=F3NoB~83xkDfZsb7wA4aCm8hXuQFbbFq7VccRmc5JpgG2izG6C4PpTneiIrTpE9XRtKLgzPczSge68E03EGWNEW6HC1qxqMZyOMqz4KI6VAtW0zxTfTBRtcnTK3kFkIPGmcw0wwqnzMRa1CVaBlTCAVwgO51wZwwfKPRK2OU1DrKnvTggcgSvrpWW1KD-fZByeyRf7PQuQWk4gEz5qwN-zW2~QzVz-AIGE8OPQ3OO2J991LlTaiCHDKepcCit6M~Zzjbe-4he27KtK7QEgC13XjBvumQvfnu7bET6Hl8DMeaSqzpeqWsooJwADqmESBRbqc87EVcz2fHXnuaWyYDeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Administrative Rules Committee on Wednesday unanimously postponed OPLC rule 25‑47 after Representative McGuire said multiple licensees told her the proposed application form appears designed primarily for health‑care applicants and is user‑unfriendly for technical and non‑health professions.

Representative McGuire described complaints from surveyors, engineers and other technical licensees who said they must wade through health‑care specific fields to find the basic identification and renewal questions. Chantal Wheeler, rules administrator at the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, acknowledged this was the first she had heard of the complaint and said she would consult the executive director and general counsel.

Wheeler told the committee she would consider reorganizing the application so universal information (name, address, license number, continuing education, payment) appears at the top, with profession‑specific questions in appendices or later sections. Committee staff confirmed the rule could be postponed to the next meeting without a waiver; Representative McGuire moved to postpone 25‑47 until next month, Representative Lynn seconded, and the motion passed on a voice vote.

The agency will return with a revised application layout for committee review.","The committee postponed consideration of Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) rule 25‑47 after several licensees complained the application form is organized for health care professions rather than technical or other licensed occupations; the agency agreed to reorganize the form and return next month.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6540705,"Committee conditionally approves Safety rule 24‑237 after agency agrees to remove Social Security numbers from forms",166,686000,852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340340-02e700e2a1592742c6e0529eb4b6e400&start=686&end=852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340340-02e700e2a1592742c6e0529eb4b6e400/thumbnail_686000.jpg","/articles/6540705/New-Hampshire/Committee-conditionally-approves-Safety-rule-24237-after-agency-agrees-to-remove-Social-Security-numbers-from-forms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540705-f5c88666954745496b806d70dd385f83/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181342&Signature=bRTlyogYCX8f3LJl5fSVDssXoa2OM-yUsrPYjUqafqDL1DqJ8H2lXgZYcA09VHaZr3MOuodjzS4Dm-KG-yEEDuDoog0BWsFlBqJW86FtxezDAY6fJ-QTaE0zxvz2UN79OxZojYIsm0ROiqwrOBkm3eSLxNtPdNUIp0u0pNjG-1h4w~Im-6UeNZRbfGntkiatbxcgRi9O2VPFDYeU2hUWFyRaknbxXWZOnZfFCCUa8F6xaYxzHAGbrKu5GG8d4QS0duqEghxMn2E1Grmtk98FO5tAktkf4WSRu7D3WGheWINCB6f~XHjxc5BrWL9SvHcK92jNWr-Eq8lQDIZeMbZM4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Administrative Rules Committee granted conditional approval to a Department of Safety rule package (24‑237) establishing a contact‑person notification program, after the agency agreed to remove Social Security number (SSN) references from rules and forms and to clarify application language.

Office of Legislative Services identified three substantive concerns: (1) whether RSA 541‑A:21 authorizes the agency to require Social Security numbers in rule; (2) missing introductory language for clauses on page 2; and (3) unclear wording on page 3 about which application(s) require a signature. Department of Safety staff — Karen Schlitzer and Jessica McFadzean of the State Police — told the committee they would remove SSN references from both rules and forms, adopt suggested wording to change an introductory clause (replacing “if” with “where”), and clarify the signature requirement. The agency requested an oral conditional approval that mirrored written edits it had submitted.

Representative Hackens Phillips asked about the rationale for requesting SSNs and the implications of broadcasting last four digits over radio; the department said SSNs had been considered because they are a unique identifier in some databases for situations where an individual cannot provide a name or license, but that the proposed system includes alternative identifiers — driver’s license numbers, non‑driver IDs and school IDs — and the agency can proceed without SSNs.

A motion for conditional approval, including the agency’s oral changes, was moved by Representative Veil and seconded by Representative Lynn; the committee approved the conditional request by voice vote. Committee staff advised the agency that if statutory authority is required to retain SSNs, the agency should work with staff to pursue legislative change during the next bill‑filing period.

The committee recorded the conditional approval and directed the agency to implement the agreed edits in the final filing.","The committee granted conditional approval to Department of Safety rule 24‑237 after the agency agreed to remove Social Security number fields from application forms and to adopt clarifying language about required documentation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6540709,"Committee grants conditional approval to Employment Security rule 24‑193; delays rule 24‑195 for more detail",92,420000,512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340340-02e700e2a1592742c6e0529eb4b6e400&start=420&end=512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340340-02e700e2a1592742c6e0529eb4b6e400/thumbnail_420000.jpg","/articles/6540709/New-Hampshire/Committee-grants-conditional-approval-to-Employment-Security-rule-24193-delays-rule-24195-for-more-detail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540709-605cda489008045b2d433c1b152bbdc6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181342&Signature=LZLen2kKbawKGSk2a21FdrAHZMTZ0mWo~ECZsYtGwaXk3W-VHd8ZHcg-xIugqDDGTsmRLE5GfxhBEDoJgX9WsCVvcSbrSPBEQAvkk62NPOkkVqSIY7ZJvOUbwCdX-WUj4oKouga4KeqPMD2q2dDjxxMy2IrYkFL2g-Nu-EBIezrMaAxR-vePXSNUk3VUZkbOG3dz~VjFhuVrX6Hd3bdadwiQp3FH8v~pD0murAPMpQ6pimT16K6KJWo-9fcLd54TF9QUL5CN3wVYDWjX0ZMrZZ4wRfCanRzEW~UduVpU9Yoz1-zva-x9EZ3u0VV~KMMeHuqG9q8mzMx7YFHwgqLq0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joint Administrative Rules Committee on Wednesday granted conditional approval to a Department of Employment Security (DES) rule, 24‑193, after the agency agreed to incorporate a form by reference; the committee also voted to postpone consideration of rule 24‑195 for one month to allow the agency to provide clearer notice language.

Committee members said a single public comment on 24‑193 raised the issue that a required form was not incorporated by reference. Attorney Ricard of the Office of Legislative Services had flagged the discrepancy; DES attorney Timothy Fisher told the committee the agency submitted a conditional approval request and updated the rule language to incorporate the form (noted on page 1 of the rule text). Fisher asked for conditional approval; the motion, moved by Representative Jackie and seconded by Bob, carried unanimously.

The committee then took up rule 24‑195. OLS staff reported one substantive comment: the rule requires employers to post a notice “in such form and design as supplied by the commissioner and available on the NHES website,” but contains no detail on the notice’s content, title, or where on the website it will appear. OLS recommended the agency provide more specific language to avoid an impermissible oral-rulemaking problem under RSA 541‑A:22. The agency told the committee it has drafted proposed additional language and would like more time to consult stakeholders; because the rule faces a June 2 deadline, members agreed to grant a one‑month waiver and have the agency return with clarified text. Representative Leon moved to grant the waiver; Representative Lynn seconded the motion, which passed on a voice vote.

The committee’s actions were procedural: 24‑193 received conditional approval with the agency’s incorporation language noted in the record; 24‑195 was postponed to the committee’s next meeting so staff can propose more specific posting and notification language.

Minutes and the consent calendar were approved earlier in the session. The committee’s staff packet includes the agency’s conditional approval request and the revised rule text.","The Joint Administrative Rules Committee granted conditional approval to Department of Employment Security rule 24‑193 after the agency agreed to incorporate a form by reference and delayed consideration of rule 24‑195 for one month so staff can draft clearer notice language.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6540693,"OPLC explains emergency rule adding exam fees to rules; committee receives informational presentation",225,2768000,2993000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3340340-02e700e2a1592742c6e0529eb4b6e400&start=2768&end=2993","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3340340-02e700e2a1592742c6e0529eb4b6e400/thumbnail_2768000.jpg","/articles/6540693/New-Hampshire/OPLC-explains-emergency-rule-adding-exam-fees-to-rules-committee-receives-informational-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540693-8f8abb8e5f3bf693d289a4d2c020da13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181342&Signature=PhOmI56wtVLvsN6CxunOhWmcgOM40WhaKoKHu5SOyC36eW-J2nv1c6N4hJvEuo7rsRuum-GlvtLrv4HJo37O0~~xbduDamV3GhWAKegmKXKUBcwyiw9V6ybnLoDZbNf7R3kcM3OXxgCWjvzQXGyoWZBNdV-wawMYuWRRyR~UstMQTAsT3IBe6eT1sXEBHEx-9TNBBkigIhCImiPvzsE-WE5tnCYC9n4PCyV~J3PhN6X4jtVG6OyYKiYVdWGkDOqgMzFJgUppoX~hcqVAAXRcm2p1ZyH3x-3uQXvC1nBjm784l17lF8wYg8glqEYxfYe8YnHAl7ADzIQ6UPYLIvqRKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification presented an informational briefing on an emergency rule that places specific examination fee amounts into rule for 18 licensing boards where the statute has historically required the state to administer or set exam fees.

OPLC staff, working with Department of Justice counsel, said DOJ identified 18 boards where examination fees should be in rule because statutory language obligated the state to provide or administer the examination. The emergency rule adds the specific dollar amounts into rule so that applicants can obtain state testing vouchers and not face interruptions in licensing while the office completes a regular rulemaking to codify fees in the permanent rule chapter.

Committee members discussed the practice. One member said specifying fees in rule provides clarity and prevents vendors that administer exams on the state’s behalf from increasing prices without notice; staff said OPLC intends to follow up with regular rulemaking to place the fees in the rules permanently and that the situation stems from older statutory language that can require the state to provide exam administration for some boards.

Because the item was presented as information about an emergency rule and the office intends to pursue permanent rulemaking, the committee took no objection and no formal action was recorded.","OPLC staff explained an emergency rule that places examination fees into rule language for 18 boards where statutes require the state to administer or set exam fees; the committee treated the presentation as informational and did not take formal action.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee adopts Fish and Game rule 25‑48 amid dispute over wildlife data and new fur‑bearing registration requirement

Committee postpones OPLC rule 25‑47 after complaints that application form favors health‑care occupations

Committee conditionally approves Safety rule 24‑237 after agency agrees to remove Social Security numbers from forms

Committee grants conditional approval to Employment Security rule 24‑193; delays rule 24‑195 for more detail

OPLC explains emergency rule adding exam fees to rules; committee receives informational presentation