HB 179-FN (2021): relative to enhanced penalties based on prior convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or liquor.

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HB 179-FN (2021)

relative to enhanced penalties based on prior convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or liquor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 213

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee voted 14–7 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0741h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0741h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 7, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 249–120. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1692s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1692s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 27, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On May 27, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1692s” on a division vote 211–149, on a motion by Rep. Abbas. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2021-2061e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 16, 2021, making it Chapter 213 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 2021, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 27, 2021, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0741h — yeas 249, nays 120, passed
  • May 27, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1692s — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1692s — yeas 211, nays 149, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 10, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/10/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92387218591 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 31, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0741h (Vote 14-7; RC)
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0741h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0741h: MA DV 249-120 04/07/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 15, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/27/2021, 01:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1692s , 05/27/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 25A
  • May 27, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1692s , AA, VV; 05/27/2021
  • May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1692s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1692s (Rep. Abbas): MA DV 211-149 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2061e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2061e : AA VV (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • August 16, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/16/2021; Chapter 213; Eff: 01/01/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 743-FN (2020): relative to enhanced penalties based on prior convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or liquor.
  • SB 743-FN (2020): relative to enhanced penalties based on prior convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or liquor.

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