HB1833 Creating a special license for non-resident vessel operators participating in tuna tournaments.
Creating a special license for non-resident vessel operators participating in tuna tournaments.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would have generated modest revenue from special tournament licenses while potentially boosting tourism spending in coastal communities.
Your Community
A narrow licensing issue affecting a small number of non-resident tournament fishers. Minimal community-wide impact.
Your Freedom
A routine licensing provision with no meaningful impact on individual freedoms.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9
Sponsor
Nicholas Bridle (R)
The Short Version
Would have created a special fishing license for out-of-state boaters participating in tuna tournaments in NH waters. Committee recommended killing the bill 5-0.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Non-resident tuna tournament participants
- ▲ NH coastal tourism businesses
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Fish and Game department handling new license type
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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