HB 1595 (2018): relative to the use of the left lane of a multilane roadway.

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HB 1595 (2018)

relative to the use of the left lane of a multilane roadway.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 281

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0579h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0579h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2018-1714s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1714s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Steven Smith. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2018, making it Chapter 281 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 17, 2018, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0579h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1714s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1714s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Transportation
  • January 16, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/16/2018 02:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 203
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0579h (NT) for 03/06/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Amendment #2018-0579h : AA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0579h: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Transportation
  • April 17, 2018: Hearing: 04/17/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:45 pm
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/26/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 26, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Remove HB 1595 from the Consent Calendar; 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection, MA; 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2018-1714s , AA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1714s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1714s (Rep. Steven Smith): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 21, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/21/2018; Chapter 281; Eff. 1/1/2019

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