HB 1424 - AS INTRODUCED
2022 SESSION
22-2033
08/05
HOUSE BILL 1424
AN ACT relative to the speed limit for watercraft on Lake Winnipesaukee.
SPONSORS: Rep. Bordes, Belk. 3; Rep. Potucek, Rock. 6; Rep. Infantine, Hills. 13; Rep. Thompson, Coos 1; Rep. Healey, Hills. 21; Rep. Trottier, Belk. 6
COMMITTEE: Transportation
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ANALYSIS
This bill changes the speed limit for watercraft on Lake Winnipesaukee.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
22-2033
08/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Two
AN ACT relative to the speed limit for watercraft on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Speed Limits; Lake Winnipesaukee. RSA 270-D:2, X(b) is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
(b) Where no hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with subparagraph (a), the speed of any vessel in excess of 30 miles per hour during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2023.
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 22, 2022 | House | Hearing |
| March 1, 2022 | House | Exec Session |
| House | Floor Vote |
March 31, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/31/2022 HJ 9
March 3, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
March 3, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 15-3; RC)
Feb. 23, 2022: Executive Session: 03/01/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
Feb. 19, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/22/2022 01:00 pm SH Reps Hall
Dec. 1, 2021: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Transportation