HB 174 (2021): relative to reporting a collision between a cat and a motor vehicle.

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HB 174 (2021)

relative to reporting a collision between a cat and a motor vehicle.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 154

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2021 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. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1133s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1133s) was adopted on a roll call 24–0 on April 22, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1133s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Walsh. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2021, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2021, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation
  • February 19, 2021, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation
  • April 13, 2021, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • April 22, 2021, Senate: Committee Amendment 1133s — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 22, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1133s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Transportation
  • February 5, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/05/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92807074926 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 19, 2021: Executive Session: 02/19/2021 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98257633759
  • March 24, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Transportation
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/13/2021, 01:15 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 22, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1133s , 04/22/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 22, 2021: Sen. Giuda Moved to Remove HB 174 from the Consent Calendar; 04/22/2021
  • April 22, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1133s , RC 24Y-0N, AA; 04/22/2021
  • April 22, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1133s, RC 20Y-4N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/22/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1133s (Rep. Walsh): MA VV 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • July 28, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/28/2021; Chapter 154; Eff: 01/01/2022

Laws It Would Change

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