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House Ways and Means sends toll‑increase bill to interim study after DOT testimony and industry comment
Summary
After testimony from the Department of Transportation, private sector witnesses and committee members, the House Ways and Means Committee voted 11–9 to send SB627 (which would raise tolls for non–New Hampshire E‑ZPass users) to interim study for additional analysis of rates, impacts and data.
The House Ways and Means Committee on SB627 heard testimony from transportation stakeholders and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation before voting to place the measure in interim study.
Jim Jaber, owner of C & J Bus Lines, urged passage and argued the bill would produce new revenue to support the 10‑year transportation plan and to leverage federal "toll credits" that can increase available federal matching funds. Jaber described potential project benefits including the Manchester I‑93 Exit 6/7 work and other safety improvements, calling the bill "a no brainer."
David Rodrigue, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation,…
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