HB 1615 (2018): relative to speed limits in work zones.
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HB 1615 (2018)
relative to speed limits in work zones.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 160
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0524h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0524h) 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 recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 4, 2018, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Timothy Soucy (D - Merr 16)
- Rep. John O'Connor (R - Sull 4)
- Rep. Skip Rollins (R - Sull 6)
- Rep. Skip Cleaver (D - Hills 35)
- Rep. Thomas Walsh (R - Merr 24)
- Rep. James Grenier (R - Sull 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 20, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- April 17, 2018, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
Votes
- March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0524h — voice vote, passed
- April 26, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Transportation
- February 6, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/06/2018 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 #2018-0524h for 03/06/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- March 6, 2018: Amendment #2018-0524h : AA VV 03/06/2018
- March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0524h: 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, 02:30 pm
- April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/26/2018
- April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/26/2018
- May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
- May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
- June 4, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/04/2018; Chapter 160; Eff. 8/3/2018