HB 1697-FN (2018): relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates.

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HB 1697-FN (2018)

relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 373

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 13, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it 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 3, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1336s). On April 12, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to after HB 1256, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (2018-1336s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1422s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 12, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 26, 2018 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1336s and 1422s and Requests CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Steven Smith. On May 10, 2018 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. James Gray. A committee of conference met on May 15, 2018 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-2037c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (2037c) on a voice vote. 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 August 1, 2018, making it Chapter 373 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2018, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 13, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 3, 2018, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • May 15, 2018, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 12, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1336s and 2018-1422s — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1336s and 1422s and Requests CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Transportation
  • January 16, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/16/2018 01:30 PM LOB 203
  • February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 LOB 203
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Transportation
  • April 3, 2018: Hearing: 04/03/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • April 12, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1336s , 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Special Order to after HB 1256, Without Objection, MA; 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1336s , AA, VV; 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2018-1422s , AA, VV; 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1336s and 2018-1422s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/12/2018
  • April 26, 2018: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1336s and 1422s and Requests CofC (Rep. Steven Smith): MA VV 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Steven Smith, Packard, T. Walsh, Sykes 04/26/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Gray Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • May 10, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Birdsell, Gannon, Watters; (In Recess 05/10/2018)
  • May 15, 2018: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/15/2018 01:00 PM LOB 203
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2018-2037c ; 05/17/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2037c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 2037c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • August 1, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/01/2018; Chapter 373; Eff. 09/30/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 520-FN (2018): relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates and relative to autonomous vehicles.
  • SB 520-FN (2018): relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates and relative to autonomous vehicles.
  • HB 1509-FN (2018): authorizing Granite Pathways to issue decals for multi-use decal number plates.
  • HB 1513-FN (2018): authorizing the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Association to issue decals for multi-use decal plates.

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