Bill Text - HB670 (2009)

Relative to the discount rate used in the electronic toll collection for frequent users.


Revision: Jan. 27, 2009, midnight

HB 670-FN – AS INTRODUCED

2009 SESSION

09-0833

06/09

HOUSE BILL 670-FN

AN ACT relative to the discount rate used in the electronic toll collection for frequent users.

SPONSORS: Rep. Bouchard, Merr 11

COMMITTEE: Public Works and Highways

ANALYSIS

This bill modifies the discount on tolls for vehicles using the regional electronic toll collection system.

This bill is a request of the department of transportation.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

09-0833

06/09

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nine

AN ACT relative to the discount rate used in the electronic toll collection for frequent users.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Toll Criteria. Amend RSA 237:11, V to read as follows:

V. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the discount on the established tolls on any of the turnpikes in the system for vehicles using the regional electronic toll collection system shall be [30 percent for passenger vehicles, including motorcycles, and 10 percent for commercial vehicles] based upon a frequency of use discount method as approved by the legislature.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

LBAO

09-0833

01/23/09

HB 670-FN - FISCAL NOTE

AN ACT relative to the discount rate used in the electronic toll collection for frequent users.

FISCAL IMPACT:

    The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is unable to complete a fiscal note for this bill as it is awaiting information from the Department of Transportation. When completed, the fiscal note will be forwarded to the House Clerk's Office.