CHAPTER 255
HB 1040 - FINAL VERSION
17Feb2022... 0205h
03/31/2022 1197s
2022 SESSION
22-2184
12/08
HOUSE BILL 1040
SPONSORS: Rep. Major, Rock. 14; Rep. Graham, Hills. 7; Rep. Almy, Graf. 13; Rep. Abrami, Rock. 19; Rep. Cloutier, Sull. 10; Rep. McGhee, Hills. 27; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Giuda, Dist 2; Sen. Reagan, Dist 17; Sen. Gannon, Dist 23
COMMITTEE: Public Works and Highways
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll for the funding of the state’s highways and bridges and resulting improvements to the environment.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
17Feb2022... 0205h
03/31/2022 1197s 22-2184
12/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Two
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
255:1 New Section; Commission to Study Revenue Alternatives to the Road Toll. Amend RSA 21-J by inserting after section 48 the following new section:
21-J:49 Commission to Study Revenue Alternatives to the Road Toll
I. There is established a commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll for the funding of improvements to the state’s highways and bridges and their resulting improvements to the environment.
II. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Four members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives: 2 of whom shall be members of the house public works and highways committee; one of whom shall be a member of the house science, technology and energy committee; and one of whom shall be a member of the house ways and means committee.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(c) The commissioner of the department of revenue administration, or designee.
(d) The commissioner of the department of safety, or designee.
(e) The commissioner of the department of environmental services, or designee.
(f) The commissioner of the department of transportation, or designee.
(g) One member from the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association, appointed by that association.
(h) One member representing an energy and transportation related non-profit organization, appointed by the governor.
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:
(a) Study alternatives to the road toll for electric-powered, hybrid, and fuel-efficient vehicles, and may study other emerging vehicle fuels and technologies, for funding improvements to the state’s highways and bridges, ensuring that all motor vehicles contribute proportionally to their impact on New Hampshire’s highway infrastructure, including vehicles registered out of state that may no longer be subject to the road toll.
(b) Study the impact the various fuel-efficient technologies have on the environment.
(c) Consider the interim report of the commission on taxation of alternative fuel and electric-powered motor vehicles of November 1, 2012, and the final report of the commission to study future sustainable revenue sources for funding improvements to state and municipal highways and bridges, dated November 1, 2010.
(d) Track current road toll revenues and, as it deems appropriate, analyze related programs developed in other states and recommend legislation.
(e) Consider the 2019-2020 federally-funded study of a prior road usage fee in New Hampshire.
(f) Evaluate the future funding needs for the operation and maintenance of, and improvements to, state and municipal roadways.
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. Three 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, 2022.
255:2 Repeal. RSA 21-J:49, relative to a commission to study revenue alternatives to the road toll, is repealed.
I. Section 2 of this act shall take effect November 1, 2022.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: June 24, 2022
Effective Date:
I. Section 2 effective November 1, 2022
II. Remainder effective June 24, 2022
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 19, 2022 | House | Hearing |
| Jan. 19, 2022 | House | Exec Session |
| Jan. 27, 2022 | House | Exec Session |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| March 22, 2022 | Senate | Hearing |
| March 31, 2022 | Senate | Floor Vote |
Aug. 8, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/24/2022; Chapter 255; I. Sec 2 eff. 11/01/2022 Rem eff. 6/24/2022 HJ 14
June 14, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022 HJ 14
June 14, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022); SJ 13
May 13, 2022: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Graham): MA VV 05/12/2022 HJ 13
March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1197s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022; SJ 7
March 31, 2022: Committee Amendment # 2022-1197s, AA, VV; 03/31/2022; SJ 7
March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2022-1197s, 03/31/2022; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13
March 21, 2022: Hearing: 03/22/2022, Room 101, LOB, 01:30 pm; SC 12
March 1, 2022: Introduced 02/24/2022 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 5
Feb. 18, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0205h: MA VV 02/16/2022 HJ 3
March 1, 2022: Introduced 02/24/2022 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 5
Feb. 18, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0205h: MA VV 02/16/2022 HJ 3
Feb. 18, 2022: Lay on Table (Rep. Graham): MF DV 85-249 02/17/2022 HJ 4
Feb. 18, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0205h: MA VV 02/16/2022 HJ 3
Feb. 18, 2022: Lay on Table (Rep. Graham): MF DV 85-249 02/17/2022 HJ 4
Feb. 18, 2022: Amendment # 2022-0205h: AA VV 02/17/2022 HJ 4
Feb. 18, 2022: Amendment # 2022-0205h: AA VV 02/17/2022 HJ 4
March 21, 2022: Removed from Consent (Rep. Graham) 02/16/2022
Feb. 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2022-0205h(NT) (Vote 22-0; CC)
Jan. 28, 2022: Executive Session: 01/27/2022 11:00 PM LOB 201-203
Jan. 27, 2022: Executive Session: 01/19/2022 01:00 pm LOB 201-203
Jan. 9, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/19/2022 09:30 am LOB 201-203
Nov. 2, 2021: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Public Works and Highways
: To Be Introduced and referred to Public Works and Highways