This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying New Hampshire statutes related to cats and dogs, specifically those outlined in RSA 466. The committee will consist of three members from the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker, and one member from the Senate, appointed by the Senate President. Members will receive mileage compensation at the legislative rate for their duties. The committee's responsibilities include reviewing the consistency of current statutes with regulatory needs and assessing the clarity and accessibility of the statutory material.

The committee is required to elect a chairperson and hold its first meeting within 45 days of the bill's effective date, which is upon passage. A quorum will consist of four members, and the committee must report its findings and any legislative recommendations to various state officials by November 1, 2026. The bill does not have any fiscal impact on state, county, or local expenditures or revenue, as noted by the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 466:4
HB1153 text: 466:4