2011 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 408

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving Prior Year Introduction As: SB 565/10 - JPR Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 957
Sponsored By:
Senators Raskin, Forehand, and Robey
Entitled:
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Refusal to Take a Blood or Breath Test - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person who is detained for specified alcohol- or drug- related driving offenses from knowingly refusing to take a specified blood or breath test if the person was detained previously for specified alcohol- or drug-related driving offenses and refused to take a blood or breath test; and providing that a violation is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year or both.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/9
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Jamie Raskin, District 20
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Senator James N. Robey, District 13

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Chemical Tests
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation
( 21-902.2 , 27-101 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
Senate
Judicial Proceedings