HB 1249 (2024): relative to the towing of inflatables by motorboats.

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HB 1249 (2024)

relative to the towing of inflatables by motorboats.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 70

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 31, 2024, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0417h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0417h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 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 70 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2024, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • February 7, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • March 19, 2024, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 22, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0417h — 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 31, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/31/2024 03:00 pm LOB 305
  • February 7, 2024: Executive Session: 02/07/2024 10:00 am LOB 305
  • February 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0417h 02/07/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 21, 2024: Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 22, 2024: Amendment #2024-0417h : AA VV 02/22/2024
  • February 22, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0417h: MA VV 02/22/2024
  • March 19, 2024: Hearing: 03/19/2024, Room 101, LOB, 01:20 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 70; eff. 8/13/2024

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