SB 438 (2016): relative to the aesthetic maintenance of highways.

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SB 438 (2016)

relative to the aesthetic maintenance of highways.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Public Works and Highways
Senate committee: Transportation
Subject: Transportation and Highways
Chapter law: 251

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on January 27, 2016 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 5, 2016 and April 12, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1589h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1589h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Stiles. 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 10, 2016, making it Chapter 251 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 2016.

Hearings and Sessions

January 12, 2016, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, SH 103
March 30, 2016, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
April 5, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201

Votes

January 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1589h — voice vote, passed
May 19, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 1589h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Transportation
January 12, 2016: Hearing: 01/12/2016, Room 103, SH, 01:15 pm; SC1
January 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/21/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC2
January 21, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/21/2016
January 27, 2016: Introduced 01/27/2016 and referred to Public Works and Highways
March 29, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/29/2016 10:45 AM LOB 201
March 30, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/30/2016 10:15 AM LOB 201
April 5, 2016: Executive Session: 04/05/2016 10:00 AM LOB 201
April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 201
May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1589h (NT) for 05/11/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
May 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-1589h : AA VV 05/11/2016
May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1589h: MA VV 05/11/2016
May 19, 2016: Sen. Stiles Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 1589h, NT, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
June 10, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/10/2016; Chapter 0251; Effective 08/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

RSA 230:83