Definition of "way" in driving law

Analysis

This bill repeals the alternate definition of "way" for purposes of the driving after suspension or revocation statute. This bill is at the request of the department of justice.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Rep. Dennis MannionRVice Chair· Judiciary

Also: Rep. Mark ProulxR, Rep. Jeffrey TenczarR

Public testimony

• Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee report· consent calendarCommittee report: Inexpedient to Legislate16–0
  Overall

  100% yea
• Mar 26, 2025HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted

Hearings and debates

• Feb 18, 2025Public hearingHouse Transportation56:31–57:401m 9slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
• Mar 4, 2025Public hearingHouse Transportation1:57:48–2:03:075m 19slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Executive Session
• Mar 26, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 3 P. 18
2. Feb 18, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/18/2025 10:30 am LOB 203
3. Mar 4, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2025 10:00 am LOB 203
4. Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/04/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 17 P. 25
5. Mar 26, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 44

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• House Committee Report · 2025-03-13report

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.