HB 1492 (1996): authorizing a city, town, or the state to allow the operation of OHRVs on certain sidewalks.

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HB 1492 (1996)

authorizing a city, town, or the state to allow the operation of OHRVs on certain sidewalks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 78

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The committee held work sessions on January 16, 1996, January 23, 1996 and January 30, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 28, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1996, making it Chapter 78 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Pfaff (Merr 11)
  • Rep. Teschner (Graf 5)
  • Rep. L. Pratt (Coos 4)
  • Rep. Davis (Coos 1)
  • Sen. F. King (SD1)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • January 16, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • January 23, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • January 30, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • March 19, 1996, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • March 28, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ4,P136
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 01:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • January 16, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN16 01:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • January 17, 1996: [SUBCOM: REPS MOCK, BARTLETT, BERUBE, BERGERON, KOBEL &PACKARD]
  • January 23, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN23 09:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • January 30, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN30 09:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • January 30, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB01 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • January 30, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4336>; HC15,P500
  • February 1, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ19,P558 + 570
  • February 8, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ6,P70
  • March 8, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR20 02:30 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • March 19, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR19 11:30 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • March 27, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR28 (VOTE 4-0)
  • March 27, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5365>; SC18,P4
  • March 28, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ13,P224 + 229
  • April 17, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP G KATSAKIORES MA VV; HJ54,P1764
  • April 30, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ21,P389
  • May 1, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1952
  • May 13, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/96 EFF: 07/12/96 CHAP.0078

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