HB 535-FN (2016): relative to signs advising motorists approaching highway emergencies.

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HB 535-FN (2016)

relative to signs advising motorists approaching highway emergencies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 58

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 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 September 29, 2015 and October 13, 2015. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2015 and November 4, 2015. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2547h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2015-2547h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 18, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2016, making it Chapter 58 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2015, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 17, 2015, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • September 29, 2015, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • October 13, 2015, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • October 20, 2015, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • November 4, 2015, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 29, 2016, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • January 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2547h — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • February 10, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/10/2015 1:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 3:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 18, 2015: Retained in Committee
  • September 29, 2015: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 9/29/2015 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • October 13, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/13/2015 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • October 20, 2015: Executive Session: 10/20/2015 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • November 4, 2015: Continued Executive Session: 11/4/2015 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • November 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2547h for Jan 6 (Vote 15-1; CC)
  • January 6, 2016: Amendment #2015-2547h: AA VV 01/06/2016
  • January 6, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2547h: MA VV 01/06/2016
  • February 18, 2016: Introduced 02/18/2016 and Referred to Transportation
  • March 29, 2016: Hearing: 03/29/2016, Room 103, LOB, 01:30 pm
  • April 14, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/14/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 14, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/14/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/28/2016)
  • May 5, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/05/2016; Chapter 58; Eff. 7/4/2016

Laws It Would Change

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