THE OUTCOME Although NHADA lost in the house, we delivered concrete arguments to the Senate Transportation Committee (listed below), who recommended and voted that both bills are to be sent to interim study. Senate Transportation Committee Committee Chair: • Sen. Ricciardi, Denise (R-NH-09) Members: • Sen. Ward, Ruth (R-NH-08) • Sen. Gendreau, Carrie (R-NH-01) • Sen. Watters, David (D-NH-04) • Sen. Fenton, Donovan (D-NH-10) Though this was a favorable outcome for NHADA, it was not earned easily. House supporters of the bill were unhappy with the Senate action, and in the same week, they chose to tack the bills onto Senate-favored legislation that was in their possession. They took this same approach one week later with another bill. Their efforts to weaken the inspection program were tireless. Through all of the back-and-forth, NHADA successfully defeated both attacks at the inspection program. This victory followed a grassroots campaign carried out by our members, resulting in 812 letters sent to members of the Senate. They heard you loud and clear! To learn more about each bill and NHADA’s position, please scan the following QR codes. HB 1391 Bill https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/lsr_search/ billText.aspx?id=1583&type=4 HB 1391 Fact Sheet https://4829685.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/ hubfs/4829685/HB%201391%20Fact%20 Sheet%20-%20May2024.pdf A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Unpacking This Session’s Rollercoaster of Drama, Twists and Turns BY DAN BENNETT, REM, IOM, CAE PRESIDENT, NHADA This year, NHADA had a successful session, but it wasn’t without its share of twists and turns, culminating in a down-to-the-wire finish in early June as the session closed. PROTECTING THE VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM Like many previous years, our top priority was defending the integrity of our Vehicle Safety Inspection Program. This year’s major legislative attempts were HB 1391, led by sponsor Rep. Matt Coker (D-Meredith) and HB 1637 Rep. Leah Cushman (R-Weare). These efforts were a sign to see who NHADA’s friends and supporters are. As you know, we support those that support us. Note: A Nay vote is in support of NHADA. To see a full breakdown of how legislators voted, please scan the QR code below. HB 1391 Roll Call https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/ billinfo.aspx?id=1583&inflect=2 4
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