relative to the fish and game commission.

HB 1148 proposes changes to how members of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission are appointed and qualified. The bill would increase the commission size to 11 members, requiring the governor to publish nominee names and wait at least 30 days before the council can approve an appointment. It also expands the ability for hunting, fishing, and conservation organizations to nominate candidates and updates member qualifications to include specific experience in fields like forestry, ecology, and wildlife management. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the process for removing commissioners and disqualifying those who no longer meet the required qualifications.