HB 1305 (2016): relative to the use of an ignition interlock device.
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HB 1305 (2016)
relative to the use of an ignition interlock device.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 168
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0346h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0346h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 12, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 2016, making it Chapter 168 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 3, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 19, 2016, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0346h — voice vote, passed
- May 12, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 3, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/03/2016 01:00 PM LOB 204
- February 3, 2016: Executive Session: 02/03/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 4, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/04/2016 01:00 PM LOB204
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0346h (NT) for 03/09/2016 (Vote 12-1; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0346h : AA VV 03/09/2016
- March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0346h: MA VV 03/09/2016
- March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Transportation
- April 19, 2016: Hearing: 04/19/2016, Room 103, LOB, 01:30 pm
- May 12, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/12/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 12, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/12/2016
- May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
- May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
- June 3, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/03/2016; Chapter 168; Eff. 6/3/2016