HB 1638 (2008): establishing an oversight commission on motor vehicle fines.

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HB 1638 (2008)

establishing an oversight commission on motor vehicle fines.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
Subject: Motor Vehicles
Chapter law: 305

The Story

It was introduced on January 16, 2008 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On February 13, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1670) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1670 (Rep W.Knowles)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2008, making it Chapter 305 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 29, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
February 5, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
April 30, 2008, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

February 13, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1670} — voice vote, passed
May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1670 (Rep W.Knowles) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 16, 2008: Rules Comm Approved: Introduced 1/16/2008 and Ref to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 1:30 PM LOB 204
February 5, 2008: Executive Session: 2/5/08 10:00 AM LOB 204
February 5, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb.13 CC (vote 13-0)
February 13, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV by Required Two-Thirds
March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
April 30, 2008: Hearing; April 30, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC17
May 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1670} [05/15/08]; SC19, Pg.40
May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1670}, AA, VV
May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1670}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1670 (Rep W.Knowles): MA VV
June 4, 2008: Enrolled
June 5, 2008: Enrolled
July 2, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/02/2008; Effective 07/02/2008; Chapter 0305

Laws It Would Change

RSA 262