CHAPTER 141
HB 423 - FINAL VERSION
03/25/2021 0865s
2021 SESSION
21-0566
06/08
HOUSE BILL 423
AN ACT establishing a commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.
SPONSORS: Rep. Torosian, Rock. 14; Rep. Janigian, Rock. 8; Rep. True, Rock. 4; Rep. Spillane, Rock. 2; Rep. Gould, Hills. 7
COMMITTEE: Transportation
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ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03/25/2021 0865s 21-0566
06/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One
AN ACT establishing a commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
141:1 New Section; Commission Established. Amend RSA 236 by inserting after section 8 the following new section:
236:8-a Commission Established.
I. There is established a commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.
II. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(c) One representative of the department of safety appointed by the commissioner of the department of safety.
(d) The commissioner of the department of transportation, or designee.
(e) A representative of the adaptive traffic signal control systems industry, appointed by the governor.
(f) A member of the New Hampshire Municipal Association with experience in the implementation of enhanced automatic traffic lights, appointed by the association.
III. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
IV. The commission shall study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights.
V. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
VI. The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2021.
141:2 Repeal. RSA 236:8-a, relative to the commission to study the implementation of enhanced automation of traffic lights, is repealed.
I. Section 2 of this act shall take effect November 1, 2021.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: July 23, 2021
Effective Date:
I. Section 2 shall take effect November 1, 2021.
II. Remainder shall take effect July 23, 2021.
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 29, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 5, 2021 | House | Exec Session |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| March 16, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| March 25, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| Jan. 29, 2021 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 5, 2021 | House | Exec Session |
| March 16, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
| March 25, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
July 26, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 141; I. Sec. 2 Eff: 11/01/2021 II. Rem. Eff: 07/23/2021
July 23, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 141; I. Sec. 2 Eff: 11/01/2021 II. Rem. Eff: 07/23/2021
July 12, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
July 12, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021); SJ 20
June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021); SJ 20
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-0865s (Rep. Walsh): MA VV 06/10/2021 HJ 10 P. 20
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-0865s (Rep. Walsh): MA VV 06/10/2021 HJ 10 P. 20
March 25, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0865s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/25/2021; SJ 9
March 25, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0865s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/25/2021; SJ 9
March 25, 2021: Committee Amendment # 2021-0865s, RC 24Y-0N, AA; 03/25/2021; SJ 9
March 25, 2021: Committee Amendment # 2021-0865s, RC 24Y-0N, AA; 03/25/2021; SJ 9
March 25, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0865s, 03/25/2021; SC 16
March 17, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0865s, 03/25/2021; SC 16
March 11, 2021: Remote Hearing: 03/16/2021, 02:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 15
March 16, 2021: Remote Hearing: 03/16/2021, 02:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 15
March 4, 2021: Introduced 03/04/2021 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
March 4, 2021: Introduced 03/04/2021 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
Feb. 24, 2021: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/24/2021 HJ 3 P. 19
Feb. 24, 2021: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/24/2021 HJ 3 P. 19
Feb. 17, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 18-1; CC) HC 12 P. 13
: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 18-1; CC) HC 12 P. 13
Jan. 27, 2021: Executive Session: 02/05/2021 02:15 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92807074926
Feb. 5, 2021: Executive Session: 02/05/2021 02:15 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92807074926
Jan. 21, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/29/2021 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99305477189 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 29, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/29/2021 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99305477189 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 10, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 47
Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 47