HB 280 (2016): authorizing multi-use decal plates and multi-use veterans decal plates, relative to special motorcycle number plates for disabled veterans, and relative to unfair trade practices targeting veterans.

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HB 280 (2016)

authorizing multi-use decal plates and multi-use veterans decal plates, relative to special motorcycle number plates for disabled veterans, and relative to unfair trade practices targeting veterans.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 279

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 20, 2015, September 29, 2015, October 15, 2015 and November 4, 2015. The committee met in executive session on November 4, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2556h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2015-2556h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 20, 2016, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-3029h), offered by Rep. Steven Smith, was adopted on a voice vote on January 20, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2016, March 1, 2016 and March 15, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 16, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1089h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–12, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 23, 2016 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 103–249. The committee minority's amendment (2016-1089h), offered by Rep. Umberger, was adopted on a voice vote on March 23, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1489s). The committee's amendment (1489s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2016-1958s), offered by Sen. Feltes, was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1958s and Requests CofC (Reps. Steven Smith, Kurk)” on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Forrester. A committee of conference met on May 25, 2016 and May 26, 2016 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 1, 2016 the Senate adopted the conference report (2105c) on a voice vote. On June 1, 2016 the House adopted the conference report (2105c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2016, making it Chapter 279 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 17, 2015, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 20, 2015, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • September 29, 2015, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • October 15, 2015, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • November 4, 2015, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • November 4, 2015, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 11, 2016, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 1, 2016, 1:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 15, 2016, 11:20 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 16, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 12, 2016, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • May 25, 2016, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 203
  • May 26, 2016, 2:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 203

Votes

  • January 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2556h and 3029h — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1089h — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 103, nays 249, failed
  • April 28, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1489s — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1958s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1958s and Requests CofC (Reps. Steven Smith, Kurk) — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2016, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • February 17, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 3:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 18, 2015: Retained in Committee
  • May 20, 2015: Full Committee Work Session: 5/20/2015 1:30 PM LOB 203
  • September 29, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/29/2015 10:30 AM LOB 203
  • October 15, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/15/2015 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • November 4, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/4/2015 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • November 4, 2015: Executive Session: 11/4/2015 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • November 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2556h (NT) for Jan 6 (Vote 15-0; RC)
  • January 20, 2016: Amendment #2015-2556h: AA VV 01/20/2016
  • January 20, 2016: FLAM #2015-3029h (Rep. Steven Smith): AA VV 01/20/2016
  • January 20, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2556h and 3029h: MA VV 01/20/2016
  • January 20, 2016: Referred to Finance 01/20/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Division II Work Session: 02/11/2016 01:00 PM LOB 209
  • March 1, 2016: Division II Work Session: 03/01/2016 01:30 PM LOB 209
  • March 15, 2016: Division II Work Session: 03/15/2016 11:20 AM LOB 209
  • March 16, 2016: Executive Session: 03/16/2016 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • March 17, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1089h [^]
  • March 23, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/23/2016 (Vote 14-12; RC)
  • March 23, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 103-249 03/23/2016
  • March 23, 2016: FLAM #2016-1089h (Rep. Umberger): AA VV 03/23/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1089h: MA VV 03/23/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Introduced 03/24/2016 and Referred to Transportation
  • April 12, 2016: Hearing: 04/12/2016, Room 103, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • April 28, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1489s , 04/28/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Committee Amendment 1489s, AA, VV; 04/28/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1489s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/28/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Sen. Feltes Floor Amendment #2016-1958s , NT, AA, VV; 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1958s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/12/2016
  • May 19, 2016: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1958s and Requests CofC (Reps. Steven Smith, Kurk): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Steven Smith, T. Walsh, Hunt, Sykes 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Forrester Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: President Appoints: Senators Daniels, Birdsell, Feltes; 05/19/2016
  • May 25, 2016: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/25/2016 09:00 AM LOB 203
  • May 26, 2016: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2016 02:30 PM LOB 203
  • May 26, 2016: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2016-2105c ; 05/26/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2105c, Adopted, VV; 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Conference Committee Report 2105c: Adopted, VV 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 21, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/21/2016; Chapter 279; Eff. 7/1/2017

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 385-FN (2016): relative to special motorcycle number plates for disabled veterans.

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