HB 415 (1997): establishing a nighttime speed limit for OHRVs traveling on the frozen surface of Back Lake in the town of Pittsburg.

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HB 415 (1997)

establishing a nighttime speed limit for OHRVs traveling on the frozen surface of Back Lake in the town of Pittsburg.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1997-1998
House committee: Transportation
Senate committee: Transportation
Subject: Transportation and Highways
Chapter law: 71

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1997, making it Chapter 71 of the session laws. It took effect on July 20, 1997.

Hearings and Sessions

February 4, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
April 15, 1997, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ17,P254
January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 10:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0424>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P691
March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1094-1095 + 1110
March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ8,P154
April 15, 1997: HEARING APR15 02:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 6-0)
April 24, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ13,P258 + 272
May 13, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ17,P316
May 14, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1804
May 21, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/21/97 EFF: 07/20/97 CHAP.0071

Laws It Would Change

RSA 215-A