1/29/08-The House Public Works and Highways Committee voted 14-0 to kill a bill that would have required toll revenues from the New Hampshire turnpike system to be spent on highways and bridges.
Sponsored by Rep. Joel Winters, D-Manchester, HB1592 would have specified that at least 75 percent of toll revenues be used for construction and repairs. A maximum of 25 percent would have been spent on trooper patrols. In 2012, the distribution would have changed to 90 percent and 10 percent, respectively..

1/10/08-A bill in the House Public Works and Highways Committee would require toll revenues from the New Hampshire turnpike system to be spent on highways and bridges.
Sponsored by Rep. Joel Winters, D-Manchester, HB1592 would specify that at least 75 percent of toll revenues be used for construction and repairs. A maximum of 25 percent would be spent on trooper patrols. In 2012, the distribution would change to 90 percent and 10 percent, respectively.
For House bill status, call (603) 271-2548.