HB 1243 (2004): prohibiting the collection of biometric data.

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HB 1243 (2004)

prohibiting the collection of biometric data.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Transportation
Senate committee: Transportation
Subject: Motor Vehicles
Chapter law: 133

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1210). The committee's amendment (1210) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2004, making it Chapter 133 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 8, 2004, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
March 25, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104

Votes

April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 5, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
January 8, 2004: Hearing Jan 8 1:30 RM203,LOB
February 3, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 19 (vote 13-0;CC)
February 3, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0199}
February 19, 2004: Passed with Am
March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
March 25, 2004: Hearing; March 25, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC12
April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1210} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.17
April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1210}, AA, VV
April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1210}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 5, 2004: House Concurred with Senate Am, Rep Packard MA VV
May 6, 2004: Enrolled
May 13, 2004: Enrolled
May 19, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/19/2004 Eff: 7/18/2004 Chap: 0133

Laws It Would Change

RSA 260