SB 439 (2004): relative to probationary drivers’ licenses and amending the effective date for establishing a criminal penalty for facilitating a drug or underage alcohol house party.

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SB 439 (2004)

relative to probationary drivers’ licenses and amending the effective date for establishing a criminal penalty for facilitating a drug or underage alcohol house party.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Transportation
Subject: Motor Vehicles
Chapter law: 162

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2004 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 15, 2004. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kenney. 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 24, 2004, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 28, 2004, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
March 24, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 15, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
January 28, 2004: Hearing; January 28, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 3:45 p.m.; SC4
February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/19/04]; SC7
February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
February 19, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
February 19, 2004: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
March 24, 2004: Hearing Mar 24 10:00 RM204,LOB
March 24, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Apr 15 (vote14-0;CC)
April 15, 2004: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Welch
April 15, 2004: Rep Knowles Fl Am{1144}(New Title), AA VV; Rep Knowles moved OTP/AM, Passed with Am VV
April 15, 2004:
May 6, 2004: Sen. Kenney Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
May 13, 2004: Enrolled
May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04; Eff. 05/24/04; [Sec.1 Eff. 01/01/05]; Chapter 0162

Laws It Would Change

RSA 263:14-a