HB 188 (2019): amending the definition of headway speed.

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HB 188 (2019)

amending the definition of headway speed.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 96

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 11, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2019, making it Chapter 96 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 29, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 26, 2019, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 15, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/15/2019 01:00 pm LOB 305
  • January 29, 2019: Executive Session: 01/29/2019 10:00 am LOB 305
  • February 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/14/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 14, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/14/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Introduced 03/07/2019 and Referred to Transportation
  • March 19, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 03/19/2019, Room 103, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • March 26, 2019: Hearing: 03/26/2019, Room 103, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • April 11, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/11/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 11, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/11/2019
  • April 11, 2019: Enrolled 04/11/2019
  • April 25, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 04/25/2019)
  • June 21, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/21/2019; Chapter 96; Eff: 08/20/2019

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court