HB 461 (2021): relative to motorcycle auxiliary lamping, and adding the New Hampshire Motorcyclists' Rights Organization to the traffic safety commission.

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HB 461 (2021)

relative to motorcycle auxiliary lamping, and adding the New Hampshire Motorcyclists' Rights Organization to the traffic safety commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 73

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Transportation committee. 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, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 6, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 2021, making it Chapter 73 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2021, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation
  • April 20, 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

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Transportation
  • February 19, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/19/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98257633759 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 25, 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 15, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/20/2021, 01:15 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • May 6, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/06/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 6, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/06/2021
  • May 27, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/27/2021)
  • June 3, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/03/2021
  • June 10, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/10/2021; Chapter 73; Eff: 08/09/2021

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