HB 458 (2017): relative to motorcycle headlamps.

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HB 458 (2017)

relative to motorcycle headlamps.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 104

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2017-1567e) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2017. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2017-1567e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2017, making it Chapter 104 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 22, 2017, 3:30 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 4, 2017, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Transportation
  • February 14, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/14/2017 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 15, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/15/2017 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 22, 2017: Executive Session: 02/22/2017 03:30 PM LOB 203
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/08/2017 (Vote 11-3; RC)
  • March 9, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Transportation
  • April 4, 2017: Hearing: 04/04/2017, Room 103, LOB, 01:45 pm
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/20/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-1567e : AA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2017-1567e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/27/2017)
  • May 4, 2017: Enrolled 05/04/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/11/2017)
  • June 8, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/08/2017; Chapter 104; Eff. 8/7/2017

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1601 (2014): relative to mandatory headlamp use.
  • HB 405 (1991): relative to using motor vehicle headlights in inclement weather.
  • HB 1167 (2004): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
  • HB 212 (2005): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
  • HB 385 (1995): relative to the adjustment and focus of automobile and truck headlights.
  • HB 430 (1999): requiring anyone operating windshield wipers to also have on headlights.
  • HB 146 (2002): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
  • HB 807 (2007): requiring headlight use when windshield wipers are in use.
  • HB 1601 (2014): relative to mandatory headlamp use.
  • HB 102 (2017): relative to mandatory headlamp use.

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