6/17/08-Gov. John Lynch signed a bill into law that removes the discretion of the courts to place on file, or otherwise mask, convictions incurred by commercial driver’s license holders in New Hampshire or other states. Deferred imposition and diversion programs are included in the prohibition.
The new law, previously HB1343, exempts parking tickets. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2009.

5/20/08-The Senate has approved a bill that would remove the discretion of the courts to place on file, or otherwise mask, convictions incurred by commercial driver’s license holders in New Hampshire or other states. Deferred imposition and diversion programs would be included in the prohibition.
Sponsored by Rep. Robert Williams, D-Concord, HB1343 would exempt parking tickets.
Incentive for New Hampshire to adopt the new rule is tied to federal funding. Failure to pass the bill would result in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration withholding $4.9 million from the state in fiscal year 2008 and $9.7 million each year thereafter until the provision is implemented.
The bill now moves to Gov. John Lynch’s desk. The House already approved it.
For bill status, call (603) 271-2548.

3/27/08-The House approved a bill that would remove the discretion of the courts to place on file, or otherwise mask, convictions incurred by commercial driver’s license holders in New Hampshire or other states. Deferred imposition and diversion programs would be included in the prohibition.
Sponsored by Rep. Robert Williams, D-Concord, HB1343 would exempt parking tickets.
Incentive for New Hampshire to adopt the new rule is tied to federal funding. Failure to pass the bill would result in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration withholding $4.9 million from the state in fiscal year 2008 and $9.7 million each year thereafter until the provision is implemented.
For bill status, call (603) 271-2548.

1/10/08-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would remove the discretion of the courts to place on file, or otherwise mask, convictions incurred by commercial driver’s license holders in New Hampshire or other states. Deferred imposition and diversion programs would be included in the prohibition.
Sponsored by Rep. Robert Williams, D-Concord, HB1343 would exempt parking tickets.
For House bill status, call (603) 271-2548.