CHAPTER 135
HB 251-FN - FINAL VERSION
9Apr2021... 0652h
05/13/2021 1229s
2021 SESSION
21-0308
11/05
HOUSE BILL 251-FN
SPONSORS: Rep. Fenton, Ches. 8
COMMITTEE: Transportation
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to study requiring New Hampshire children to be placed in rear facing restraints in motor vehicles.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
9Apr2021... 0652h
05/13/2021 1229s 21-0308
11/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty One
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
135:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study requiring New Hampshire children to be placed in rear facing restraints in motor vehicles.
135:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Four members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
135:3 Duties. The committee shall:
I. Review the research on the percentage of New Hampshire parents that currently utilize rear facing restraints for their children in motor vehicles.
II. Review the research on the injuries and treatment of children in motor vehicle accidents in New Hampshire.
III. Compare the motor vehicle accidents involving children in New Hampshire to national data as well as other states that require children under the age of 2 years old to be restrained in rear facing child restraints in motor vehicles.
135:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
135:5 Report. The committee shall submit a preliminary report of its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation on or before November 1, 2021, and shall submit a final report of its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation on or before November 1, 2022, to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chair of the house transportation committee, the chair of the senate transportation committee, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library.
135:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: July 23, 2021
Effective Date: July 23, 2021
Date | Body | Type |
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Feb. 12, 2021 | House | Hearing |
March 5, 2021 | House | Exec Session |
House | Floor Vote | |
April 20, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
May 6, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 6, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 13, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
Feb. 12, 2021 | House | Hearing |
April 20, 2021 | Senate | Hearing |
May 6, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 6, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 13, 2021 | Senate | Floor Vote |
July 23, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 135; Eff: 07/23/2021
July 26, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 135; Eff: 07/23/2021
July 12, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
July 12, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021); SJ 20
June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021); SJ 20
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1229s (Rep. Walsh): MA VV 06/10/2021 HJ 10 P. 19
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1229s (Rep. Walsh): MA VV 06/10/2021 HJ 10 P. 19
May 13, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1229s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/13/2021; SJ 15
May 13, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1229s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/13/2021; SJ 15
May 13, 2021: Committee Amendment # 2021-1229s, AA, VV; 05/13/2021; SJ 15
May 13, 2021: Committee Amendment # 2021-1229s, AA, VV; 05/13/2021; SJ 15
May 13, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-1229s, 05/13/2021; SC 23
May 6, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-1229s, 05/13/2021; SC 23
May 6, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved to Special Order to 05/13/21, RC 23Y-0N, MA; 05/06/2021; SJ 14
May 6, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved to Special Order to 05/13/21, RC 23Y-0N, MA; 05/06/2021; SJ 14
May 6, 2021: Sen. Sherman Moved to Remove HB 251 from the Consent Calendar; 05/06/2021; SJ 14
May 6, 2021: Sen. Sherman Moved to Remove HB 251 from the Consent Calendar; 05/06/2021; SJ 14
May 6, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-1229s, 05/06/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 22
April 28, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-1229s, 05/06/2021; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 22
April 20, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/20/2021, 02:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 20
April 15, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/20/2021, 02:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar; SC 20
April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 12
April 13, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 12
April 9, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. T. Smith): MF DV 143-227 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 62
April 9, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. T. Smith): MF DV 143-227 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 62
: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0652h MA RC 198-176
April 9, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0652h: MA RC 198-176 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 60
April 9, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0652h: MA RC 198-176 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 60
April 9, 2021: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Belanger): MF DV 180-195 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 58
April 9, 2021: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Belanger): MF DV 180-195 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 58
: Lay on Table (Rep. Prout) MF RC 179-197
April 9, 2021: Lay on Table (Rep. Spillane): MF RC 179-197 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 56
April 9, 2021: Lay on Table (Rep. Spillane): MF RC 179-197 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 56
April 9, 2021: Amendment # 2021-0652h: AA DV 232-137 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 55
April 9, 2021: Amendment # 2021-0652h: AA DV 232-137 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 55
April 9, 2021: Lay on Table (Rep. Osborne): MF DV 181-188 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 55
April 9, 2021: Lay on Table (Rep. Osborne): MF DV 181-188 04/09/2021 HJ 7 P. 55
March 29, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0652h (Vote 13-6; RC) HC 18 P. 61
March 29, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2021-0652h (Vote 13-6; RC) HC 18 P. 61
March 5, 2021: Executive Session: 03/05/2021 11:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99182085994
Feb. 12, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/12/2021 02:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98796113084 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Feb. 3, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/12/2021 02:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98796113084 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened.
Jan. 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 40
Jan. 9, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 40