HB 424 (2021): establishing a commission to study ways to reduce texting while driving.

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HB 424 (2021)

establishing a commission to study ways to reduce texting while driving.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 110

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1180s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1180s) was adopted on a roll call 24–0 on April 29, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 29, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1180s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Walsh. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 9, 2021, making it Chapter 110 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2021, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation
  • February 5, 2021, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Transportation
  • April 20, 2021, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1180s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Transportation
  • January 29, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/29/2021 02:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99305477189 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 5, 2021: Executive Session: 02/05/2021 02:15 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92807074926
  • February 19, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Transportation
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 15, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/20/2021, 01:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 29, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1180s , 04/29/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 29, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1180s , RC 24Y-0N, AA; 04/29/2021
  • April 29, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1180s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/29/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1180s (Rep. Walsh): MA VV 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • July 9, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/09/2021; Chapter 110; I. Sec. 2 Eff: 11/01/2021 II. Rem. Eff: 07/09/2021

Laws It Would Change

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