Transportation

Chairman: Thomas Walsh
VChairman: Ted Gorski
Clerk: Karel Crawford
Committee Asst: Karen Gekas
Researcher: Bradley Greenland
Location: GP Room 234
Phone: 603-271-3565

There are 52 bills originally referred to this committee

Title: creating a new conservation license plate and directing the additional fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund.
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01/21/2025 10:00 AM
Title: modifying the new resident drivers' license transfer requirements, specifying when the division of motor vehicles shall send violation notices, and appropriating funds to the division for technological upgrades required for legal compliance.
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01/21/2025 01:00 PM
Title: allowing a new vehicle purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase.
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02/04/2025 10:00 AM
Title: allowing a 180-day operation waiver when a motor vehicle fails an emission control test.
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02/11/2025 11:20 AM
Title: creating an exception to the prohibition on removing VIN tags from vehicles manufactured prior to 1981 where removal is reasonably necessary for repair or restoration.
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01/21/2025 02:50 PM
Title: prohibiting the division of motor vehicles from suspending a license on the basis of debt owed to a private entity related to the towing or storing of a motor vehicle.
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02/04/2025 01:00 PM
Title: relative to non-driving related violations and driver's license suspension.
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02/04/2025 01:20 PM
Title: relative to the issuance of drivers' licenses for aliens temporarily residing in New Hampshire.
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02/18/2025 11:10 PM
Title: relative to the use of civilian employees in commercial truck inspections.
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02/18/2025 10:10 AM
Title: (Second New Title) relative to the maintenance obligations of motor vehicle operators.
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02/11/2025 01:00 PM
Title: relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.
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02/17/2026 10:00 AM
Title: classifying recreational vehicles as a motor vehicle in the context of new vehicle arbitration proceedings.
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03/03/2026 10:00 AM
Title: creating a gold star family and gold star father license plate.
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01/27/2026 10:20 AM
Title: relative to driving test accommodations and retest suspension periods.
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01/13/2026 02:00 PM
Title: relative to gender designation on state-issued identification.
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02/17/2026 01:40 PM
Title: relative to the display of license plates on vehicles.
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01/13/2026 11:00 AM
Title: relative to permissible window tinting on motor vehicles.
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02/17/2026 11:20 AM
Title: enabling the division of motor vehicles to create a temporary traditional driver's license for youth operators about to turn 21.
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01/13/2026 11:20 AM
Title: relative to exemptions from vessel registration and boat fee decal.
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02/17/2026 02:20 PM
Title: relative to child safety at school bus stops.
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02/17/2026 10:20 AM
Title: relative to prohibiting all obstructions to public crosswalks.
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02/17/2026 10:40 AM
Title: relative to restricting the issuance of identification documents by unauthorized individuals.
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02/17/2026 11:00 AM
Title: requiring the department of motor vehicles to only administer the skills test for commercial driver's licenses in English and prohibiting the support of an interpreter for the administration of the skills test for commercial driver's licenses.
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03/03/2026 10:20 AM
Title: relative to speed regulation on Route 125 in Brentwood.
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02/17/2026 01:00 PM
Title: relative to antique motor vehicles.
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01/13/2026 10:40 AM
Title: authorizing the division of motor vehicles to issue license plate decals for amateur radio operators.
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01/13/2026 10:00 AM
Title: adding steering and suspension specifications relative to requirements for the equipment of motor vehicles.
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02/17/2026 02:00 PM
Title: creating a new classification for electric vehicles.
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01/20/2026 01:20 PM
Title: (New Title) establishing a special veterans license plate and creating a fund and administrative programs from the proceeds of the sale of such plates and establishing the New Hampshire first for veterans program and authority.
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01/13/2026 01:00 PM
Title: modifying title exemptions for motor vehicles manufactured before the year 2000.
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01/13/2026 01:20 PM
Title: relative to title registration requirements for motorcycles.
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01/13/2026 01:40 PM
Title: requiring the issuance of enhanced drivers licenses and Real ID compliant cards for border crossing and proof of citizenship.
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01/20/2026 10:00 AM
Title: relative to parent-taught driver education as an alternative to traditional driver education programs.
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01/20/2026 10:20 AM
Title: relative to obtaining a certificate of title for certain trailers.
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01/20/2026 10:40 AM
Title: authorizing the department of motor vehicles to adopt seasonal tourism-themed license plates.
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01/27/2026 10:00 AM
Title: creating a motor vehicle license plate for amateur radio operators.
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01/13/2026 10:20 AM
Title: (New Title) relative to the regulation and appeal of motor vehicle towing from public highways and prohibiting the division of motor vehicles from suspending a license on the basis of debt owed to a private entity related to the towing or storing of a motor vehicle.
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01/20/2026 11:20 AM
Title: relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices.
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01/20/2026 01:00 PM
Title: establishing penalties for unauthorized parking in designated electric vehicle and motorcycle spaces.
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01/20/2026 11:00 AM
Title: establishing that titles, bills of sale, and identification documents are required only at initial registration or transfer of ownership.
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02/03/2026 10:00 AM
Title: relative to permanent vehicle registrations.
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02/03/2026 10:20 AM
Title: relative to annual motor vehicle inspection standards and reinstatement.
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02/03/2026 11:20 AM
Title: establishing a weight-based tiered registration fee schedule for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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01/20/2026 01:40 PM
Title: relative to intercity bus service and public transportation funding.
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02/17/2026 01:20 PM
Title: relative to registration and road access for low-capacity and low-weight battery-operated vehicles.
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01/20/2026 02:00 PM
Title: relative to electronic credentials.
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02/03/2026 10:40 AM
Title: relative to establishing a registration fee for bicycles and electric bicycles using state or municipally funded bike paths, trails, or roadways.
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01/27/2026 11:00 AM
Title: relative to school bus drivers' certificates.
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02/03/2026 11:00 AM
Title: defining electric vehicle charging station and charging a fee for annual testing by the division of weights and measures.
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04/22/2025 11:10 AM
Title: (New Title) relative to the membership, duties, and reporting requirements of the traffic safety commission.
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Title: relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
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Title: reducing the minimum allowable speed limit on locally controlled roads.
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