6/17/08-A new law that took effect May 12 addresses upkeep at highway rest areas and welcome centers.
HB1377 requires the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the state’s Department of Resources and Economic Development to make recommendations about construction, operation and maintenance of the facilities.

5/12/08-The Senate has approved a bill that addresses upkeep at highway rest areas and welcome centers.
Sponsored by Rep. James Cyr, D-Strafford, HB1377 would require the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the state’s Department of Resources and Economic Development to make recommendations about construction, operation and maintenance of the facilities.
The bill now moves to the governor’s desk. The House already approved it.
For bill status, call (603) 271-2548.

3/27/08-The House approved a bill that addresses upkeep at highway rest areas and welcome centers. It now moves to the Senate.
Sponsored by Rep. James Cyr, D-Strafford, HB1377 was amended to require the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the state’s Department of Resources and Economic Development to make recommendations about construction, operation and maintenance of the facilities.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Committee.
For bill status, call (603) 271-2548.

1/15/08-A bill in the House Public Works and Highways Committee that addresses upkeep at highway rest areas and welcome centers.
Sponsored by Rep. James Cyr, D-Strafford, HB1377 would transfer responsibility for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to the state’s Department of Resources and Economic Development.
For House bill status, call (603) 271-2548.