HB 1366-FN (2024): relative to penalties for the negligent or reckless operation of boats.

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HB 1366-FN (2024)

relative to penalties for the negligent or reckless operation of boats.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 132

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2024, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 19, 2024, February 23, 2024 and March 13, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0111h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0111h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2024. On May 15, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 3, 2024, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2024, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • January 19, 2024, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • February 23, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • March 13, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • April 16, 2024, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 28, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0111h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 10, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/10/2024 11:30 am LOB 202-204
  • January 19, 2024: Executive Session: 01/19/2024 02:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • February 23, 2024: Executive Session: 02/23/2024 09:30 am LOB 202-204
  • March 13, 2024: Executive Session: 03/13/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 13, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0111h 03/13/2024 (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • March 21, 2024: Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Transportation
  • March 28, 2024: Amendment #2024-0111h : AA VV 03/28/2024
  • March 28, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0111h: MA VV 03/28/2024
  • April 16, 2024: Hearing: 04/16/2024, Room 101, LOB, 01:10 pm
  • May 15, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2024
  • May 16, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/16/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
  • July 3, 2024: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/03/2024; Chapter 132; eff. 01/01/2025

Laws It Would Change

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