HB 383 would require passenger restraint use by all motor vehicle operators and passengers unless specifically exempt by law.
Amendment: The bill was amended to reduce the fines by 50%; $50 to $25 for the 1st offense and $100 to $50 for the 2nd or subsequent offense and is now a “secondary” offense.
This bill was LAID ON TABLE in the Senate so please watch for further information.
Please write to ALL your Senators to let them know you OPPOSE this bill.
Bill text:
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/HB0383.html
This bill was passed in the House by a vote of 169-151. Click here to see who voted for (YEA) it.
These are the members of the Senate Transportation Committee. They voted to recommend this bill with amendments.
Sen. Bob Letourneau
(603) 271-2118
robert.letourneau@leg.state.nh.us
Sen. Peggy Gilmour
(603) 271-3569
peggy.gilmour@leg.state.nh.us
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark
(603) 271-4152
martha.fullerclark@leg.state.nh.us
Sen. Molly Kelly
(603) 271-4153
molly.kelly@leg.state.nh.us
Sen. Ted Gatsas
(603) 271-2709
ted.gatsas@leg.state.nh.us