HB 296 (2023): relative to local authority for granting driveway permits.

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HB 296 (2023)

relative to local authority for granting driveway permits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 187

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0743h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0743h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1316s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1316s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 13, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On April 13, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 15, 2023 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1316s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. McConkey. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 187 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2023, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203
  • March 6, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201-203
  • March 28, 2023, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0743h — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1316s — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1316s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 25, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/25/2023 03:00 pm LOB 201-203
  • March 6, 2023: Executive Session: 03/06/2023 09:00 am LOB 201-203
  • March 6, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0743h 03/06/2023 (Vote 17-0; cc)
  • March 16, 2023: Amendment #2023-0743h : AA VV 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0743h: MA VV 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced 03/16/2023 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • March 28, 2023: Hearing: 03/28/2023, Room 103, LOB, 09:45 am
  • April 13, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1316s , 04/13/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 13, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-1316s , AA, VV; 04/13/2023
  • April 13, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1316s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/13/2023
  • June 15, 2023: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1316s (Rep. McConkey): MA VV 06/15/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/04/2023; Chapter 187; eff: 10/03/2023

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