HB 1562 (2022): clarifying the prohibition on using an electronic or telecommunications device while driving.
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HB 1562 (2022)
clarifying the prohibition on using an electronic or telecommunications device while driving.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 43
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. On March 10, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 31, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2022, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 11)
- Rep. Alan Bershtein (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Hershel Nunez (R - Hills 37)
- Rep. Melissa Blasek (R - Hills 21)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2022, 10:10 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB201-203
- March 1, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
- March 29, 2022, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
Votes
- March 10, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Transportation
- February 8, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/08/2022 10:10 am LOB201-203
- February 24, 2022: Introduced 02/24/2022 and Referred to Transportation
- March 1, 2022: Executive Session: 03/01/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
- March 10, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/10/2022
- March 29, 2022: Hearing: 03/29/2022, Room 101, LOB, 02:45 pm
- March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/31/2022; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13A
- March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
- April 21, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/21/2022)
- April 21, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/21/2022
- May 3, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/03/2022; Chapter 43; eff 01/01/2023