HB 1045 (2024): relative to requiring a powerboat operator to wear an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) while operating certain powerboats traveling over headway speed.
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HB 1045 (2024)
relative to requiring a powerboat operator to wear an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) while operating certain powerboats traveling over headway speed.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 55
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2024, with 5 people signed in online: 5 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 8, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2024, making it Chapter 55 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. John MacDonald (R - Carr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 3)
- Rep. Richard Brown (R - Carr 3)
- Rep. Rosemarie Rung (D - Hills 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2024, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- January 24, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- March 5, 2024, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
Votes
- February 8, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/17/2024 09:00 am LOB 305
- January 24, 2024: Executive Session: 01/24/2024 10:00 am LOB 305
- January 24, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/24/2024 (Vote 19-1; RC)
- February 8, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/08/2024
- February 15, 2024: Introduced 02/15/2024 and Referred to Transportation
- March 5, 2024: Hearing: 03/05/2024, Room 101, LOB, 01:45 pm
- May 2, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2024
- May 30, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/30/2024)
- May 30, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/30/2024
- June 14, 2024: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/14/2024; Chapter 55; eff. 8/13/2024