HB 402 (2003): relative to child passenger restraints.

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HB 402 (2003)

relative to child passenger restraints.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Transportation
Senate committee: Transportation
Subject: Motor Vehicles
Chapter law: 55

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1395). The committee's amendment (1395) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 22–1 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2003, making it Chapter 55 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
April 24, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

May 8, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Below/Sen. Larsen — yeas 22, nays 1, passed
May 15, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 1:30 RM203,LOB
March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 17-0;CC)
March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0823}; HC26, p696
March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Transportation
April 24, 2003: Hearing; April 24, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC19
May 2, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1395}, [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.14
May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1395}, AA, VV
May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1395}, RC 22Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg
May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 15, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Packard MA VV
May 15, 2003: Enrolled
May 15, 2003: Enrolled
May 20, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/20/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0055

Laws It Would Change

RSA 265:107-a