New HampshireBill would set turnpike tolls by plaza, vehicle, and payment method
Drivers would pay scheduled tolls based on their vehicle, plaza, and payment method, while eligible New Hampshire E-ZPass account holders could request a free transponder.
What it does
Drivers paying cash or using an unfunded New Hampshire E-ZPass account would pay set tolls based on their vehicle class at seven turnpike plazas.
Drivers with funded New Hampshire E-ZPass accounts would pay at least the listed toll rates, based on their vehicle class and plaza.
For 210 days, people opening or maintaining a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account could request a free transponder.
The bill would repeal the provision for E-ZPass discounts on established turnpike tolls.
Argument forThe scheduled tolls could provide money for turnpike projects and the system’s operating and maintenance costs.
Argument againstCash payers and drivers without a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account could pay more than drivers with funded accounts, making their turnpike trips costlier.
More detail
The bill would set toll rates for cash payments and vehicles without a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account. The listed rates cover cash payments and vehicles using New Hampshire electronic toll collection without a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account at seven turnpike plazas. Rates depend on the plaza and vehicle class, which is based on vehicle type, height, number of axles, and dual tires. The listed rates would begin January 1, 2027.
The bill would set minimum toll rates for vehicles with funded New Hampshire E-ZPass accounts. The minimum rates apply to vehicles listed on a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account using the state’s electronic toll collection system at seven turnpike plazas. Rates depend on the plaza and vehicle class, which is based on vehicle type, height, number of axles, and dual tires. The listed minimum rates would begin January 1, 2027.
The Department of Transportation would provide a free New Hampshire E-ZPass transponder when an account holder requests one. This applies to people opening or maintaining a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account. The person must open or already maintain a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account and request a transponder. The 210-day period would begin January 1, 2027, when the remainder of the bill is set to take effect.
The bill would repeal the provision for an E-ZPass discount on established turnpike tolls. The provision concerns E-ZPass discounts on established tolls throughout the New Hampshire turnpike system. The repeal would take effect December 1, 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Aug 19Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 627 Become Law: RC 0Y-24N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15Latest
- Vote recorded VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required. Result: fail.Upper
- Jul 9Vetoed by Governor Kelly Ayotte 07/02/2026Major
- Jun 23Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52To Governor
- Jun 23Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14Minor
- Jun 10Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2151e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14Major
- Jun 10Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2151e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43
- May 21Sen. Ward Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
- May 14Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 128Major
- Vote recorded Interim Study. Result: fail.Lower
- May 14Refer for Interim Study: MF RC 151-157 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 126
- May 14Lay SB627 on Table (Rep. Janigian): MF DV 154-155 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 126
- May 6Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- May 6Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 05/04/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC) HC 19 P. 29
- Apr 28Full Committee Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Apr 28Executive Session: 05/04/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- Apr 23Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1352h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 67Passed House
- Apr 23Amendment # 2026-1352h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 63
- Apr 23Referred to Ways and Means 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 67Minor
- Apr 15Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1352h 04/07/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)Minor
- Apr 15Executive Session: 03/31/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Mar 24Public Hearing: 03/31/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Mar 16Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 8 P. 114Minor
- Mar 5Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-0341s, and #2026-0533s and #2026-1062s; MA, OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5Passed Senate
- Mar 5Sen. McConkey Floor Amendment # 2026-1062s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
- Mar 5Sen. McConkey Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
- Feb 5Pending Motion Ought to Pass with Amendments # 2026-0341s and #2026-0533s; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Feb 5Sen. Birdsell Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3Minor
- Feb 5Sen. Rosenwald Floor Amendment # 2026-0533s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Feb 5Committee Amendment # 2026-0341s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Jan 28Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0341s, 02/05/2026, Vote 4-0; SC 4Minor
- Jan 12Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 2
- Aug 19Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 627 Become Law: RC 0Y-24N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15Latest
- 2025
- Nov 25Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 1Introduced
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