HB 1240 (2012): relative to license suspensions for refusal to consent to an alcohol test.

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HB 1240 (2012)

relative to license suspensions for refusal to consent to an alcohol test.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2011-2012
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 56

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0783h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0783h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2012, making it Chapter 56 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
April 5, 2012, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0783h — voice vote, passed
April 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
January 31, 2012: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/31/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
February 14, 2012: =RESCHEDULED=Public Hearing: 2/14/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0783h for Mar 7 (Vote 16-0; CC)
February 23, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0783h
March 7, 2012: Amendment #0783h Adopted, VV
March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0783h: MA VV
March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
April 5, 2012: Hearing: 4/5/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC12
April 11, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/18/12; SC15
April 18, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 25, 2012: Enrolled
May 2, 2012: Enrolled
May 14, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/14/2012; Effective 05/14/2012; Chapter 0056

Laws It Would Change

RSA 265-A:14