HB 123 (1997): relative to reduced speed limits in school zones during school openings and closings.

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HB 123 (1997)

relative to reduced speed limits in school zones during school openings and closings.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1997-1998
House committee: Transportation
Senate committee: Transportation
Subject: Motor Vehicles
Chapter law: 11

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1997. The committee held a work session on January 23, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1997, making it Chapter 11 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 1997.

Hearings and Sessions

January 15, 1997, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
January 23, 1997, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
March 18, 1997, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ10,P154
January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
January 15, 1997: HEARING JAN15 10:45 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
January 22, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS BARTLETT, MILLIGAN & ACKERMAN)
January 23, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN23 01:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
February 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
February 12, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ22,P400 + 408
February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ7,P110
March 18, 1997: HEARING MAR18 01:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
March 24, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR27 (VOTE 7-0)
March 27, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ10,P176 + 184
April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ12,P238
April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ50,P1565
April 22, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/97 EFF: 06/21/97 CHAP.0011

Laws It Would Change

RSA 265:60