As I recall, today's Laconia Daily Sun article said the Transport Committee's vote yesterday was seven voting yes (5 Dems-2 Repubs), six voting no (6 Repubs), & six no-shows (no info on party).
Interesting that it was a little bit bipartisan? What's up with the six no-shows? That's a lot of no-shows. Were they staying away to avoid what has been called the most contentious bill of the two-year session?
State Rep Carol Estes(D), Plymouth, who voted yes, said that she was in a boat on Lake Winnipesaukee going 45mph this summer, and was surprised by how many larger boats passed them.
State Rep Steve Nedeau(R), Meredith, who I believe is a retired police officer also voted yes.
State Rep Mike Whalley(R), minority leader, Alton, who was quoted in the Citizen article is one of the owner's of three-store HK Motorsports which sells jetskis and jet boats, so it's no surprise he was totally negative on HB847.
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