SB520 (2018) Detail

(Third New Title) relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates and relative to autonomous vehicles.


SB 520-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

 

02/22/2018   0617s

03/22/2018   1149s

2May2018... 1648h

2018 SESSION

18-2845

03/04

 

SENATE BILL 520-FN

 

AN ACT relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates and relative to autonomous vehicles.

 

SPONSORS: Sen. Feltes, Dist 15; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Sen. Cavanaugh, Dist 16; Sen. Daniels, Dist 11; Sen. French, Dist 7; Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist 21; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23; Sen. Giuda, Dist 2; Sen. Gray, Dist 6; Sen. Hennessey, Dist 5; Sen. Kahn, Dist 10; Sen. Lasky, Dist 13; Sen. Reagan, Dist 17; Sen. Soucy, Dist 18; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Rep. Kotowski, Merr. 24; Rep. Weber, Ches. 1; Rep. Gile, Merr. 27; Rep. J. MacKay, Merr. 14; Rep. Soucy, Merr. 16

 

COMMITTEE: Transportation

 

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AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill authorizes New Hampshire Catholic Charities, New England Donor Services, Inc., Sophia's Fund, the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition, and the university system of New Hampshire to issue decals for multi-use decal plates.

 

This bill also establishes licensing requirements for autonomous vehicle operation and testing.

 

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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

02/22/2018   0617s

03/22/2018   1149s

2May2018... 1648h 18-2845

03/04

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen

 

AN ACT relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates and relative to autonomous vehicles.

 

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

 

1  Multi-Use Decal Plates; Authorized Organizations.  Amend RSA 261-B:9 to read as follows:

261-B:9  Authorized [Organization] Organizations.  The following organizations are authorized to issue decals under this chapter:

I.  Rotary District 7870 Foundation [is authorized to issue decals under this chapter].

II.  New Hampshire Catholic Charities, provided that all proceeds from decals issued by New Hampshire Catholic Charities shall be for the benefit of the New Hampshire Food Bank.

III.  New England Donor Services, Inc.

IV.  Sophia's Fund.

V.  The New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition.

VI.  The university system of New Hampshire.  Granite state college, Keene state college, and Plymouth state university are each authorized to issue decals, provided that all proceeds shall remain with the issuing institution and be used only for student scholarships.

2  New Subdivision; Autonomous Vehicle Testing License.  Amend RSA 261 by inserting after section 140-d the following new subdivision:

Autonomous Vehicle Testing License

261:140-e  Autonomous Vehicle Testing License.

I.  A person may make application to the department, upon blanks furnished by it for that purpose, for an autonomous vehicle testing license.  The application shall be accompanied by:

(a)  Notice to the department that includes the date that research or testing will begin and the general geographic location where research and testing will occur.  Testing may move to other areas with prior notice.

(b)  Evidence that the owner of the vehicle has obtained an instrument of insurance, surety bond, or proof of self-insurance in the amount of at least $10,000,000.

(c)  A signed affidavit that the vehicle will be operated only for the purpose of research or testing.

(d)  Certification that, prior to testing on public roads, the autonomous vehicle has been tested under controlled conditions that simulate, as closely as practicable, the real world conditions that the autonomous vehicle will be subject to during testing.

(e)  Certification that the testing complies with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidance, if any, on the safe testing, deployment, and operation of autonomous vehicles.

(f)  Certification that the autonomous vehicle used for testing complies with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards or written evidence that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has granted the autonomous vehicle an exemption from compliance with the relevant standards.

(g)  Proof that a law enforcement interaction plan has been created to instruct the law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction over a testing area on how to interact with an autonomous vehicle in emergency and traffic enforcement situations.

(h)  The vehicle's registration and information, including license plate information.  If no registration exists, the division shall issue a temporary plate good for one year upon approval of the application.  This plate shall be displayed on the rear of the test vehicle.

II.  The annual fee for an autonomous vehicle testing license shall be $500.  All licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of this section shall expire annually in the month designated by the director.

III.  The director may suspend, revoke, deny, or refuse to renew an autonomous vehicle testing license for any of the following reasons:

(a)  Failure to comply with the rules of the road of this state.

(b)  Any material misstatement on the application for the issuance or renewal of a license.

(c)  A finding that the operation of an autonomous vehicle by the person would create a danger to the public.

(d)  Failure to comply with the other requirements of this section.

IV.  The licensee shall maintain records related to the safety and efficacy of each vehicle operated under the authority of a licensed granted under this section and shall provide periodic summaries of the records to the department, to the New Hampshire department of transportation, and to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

3  New Subdivision; Special Rules for Autonomous Vehicles.  Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 161 the following new subdivision:

Special Rules for Autonomous Vehicles

265:162  Autonomous Vehicles.  No person shall operate or cause the operation of a vehicle using SAE level 5 full automation technology unless the person is licensed for autonomous vehicle testing under RSA 261:140-e, the person is testing the vehicle in conformity with the license, and the tested vehicle is accompanied by an escort vehicle.

4  Effective Date.  

I.  Sections 2-3 of this act shall take effect January 1, 2019.

II.  The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

 

LBAO

18-2845

Amended 3/27/18

 

SB 520-FN- FISCAL NOTE

AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2018-1149s)

 

AN ACT relative to organizations authorized to issue decals for multi-use decal plates.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation, as amended, has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2022.

 

AGENCIES CONTACTED:

None

 

Links


Date Body Type
Jan. 16, 2018 Senate Hearing
Feb. 22, 2018 Senate Floor Vote
April 3, 2018 House Hearing
April 17, 2018 House Exec Session
April 24, 2018 House Exec Session
House Floor Vote
May 2, 2018 House Floor Vote

Bill Text Revisions

SB520 Revision: 3660 Date: May 2, 2018, 11:44 a.m.
SB520 Revision: 3334 Date: March 27, 2018, 10:19 a.m.
SB520 Revision: 3102 Date: Feb. 27, 2018, 4:23 p.m.
SB520 Revision: 2750 Date: Dec. 20, 2017, 12:04 p.m.

Docket


May 10, 2018: Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/10/2018; SJ 17


May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1648h: MA VV 05/02/2018


May 2, 2018: Amendment # 2018-1648h: AA VV 05/02/2018


: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2018-1648h (NT) (Vote 15-0; CC)


May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2018-1648h (NT) for 05/02/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 17 P. 9


April 24, 2018: ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 04/24/2018 01:00 PM LOB 203


April 17, 2018: ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 203


April 3, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/03/2018 01:30 PM LOB 203


March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and referred to Transportation HJ 10 P. 53


March 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendments 2018-0617s and 2018-1149s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/22/2018; SJ 10


March 22, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2018-1149s, AA, VV; 03/22/2018; SJ 10


March 22, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/22/2018; SJ 10


Feb. 22, 2018: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 02/22/2018; SJ 5


Feb. 22, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/22/2018; SJ 5


Feb. 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0617s, MA, VV; 02/22/2018; SJ 5


Feb. 22, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 02/22/2018; SJ 5


Feb. 22, 2018: Pending Motion Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0617s; 02/22/2018; SJ 5


Feb. 22, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/22/2018; SJ 5


Feb. 22, 2018: Committee Amendment # 2018-0617s, AA, VV; 02/22/2018; SJ 5


Feb. 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2018-0617s, 02/22/2018; SC 8


Jan. 16, 2018: Hearing: 01/16/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:00 pm; SC 1


Jan. 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 1