HB 1280-FN (2002): raising the maximum speed limit on all New Hampshire interstate highways from 65 to 70 miles per hour and on portions of the interstate specifically posted currently at 55 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour.

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HB 1280-FN (2002)

raising the maximum speed limit on all New Hampshire interstate highways from 65 to 70 miles per hour and on portions of the interstate specifically posted currently at 55 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 24, 2002. On January 24, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 240–105.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

Votes

  • January 24, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 240, nays 105, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ78, p1996
  • December 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 1:30 RM203,LOB
  • January 9, 2002: Maj Report ITL for Jan 24 (vote: 16-1;CC)
  • January 24, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Vaillancourt; HJ11, p441
  • January 24, 2002: ITL Report Adopted RC(240-105); HJ11,p451-453

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 320-FN (1999): raising the maximum speed limit on all New Hampshire interstate highways from 65 to 70 miles per hour and on portions of the interstate specifically posted currently at 55 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour.

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