SENATE BILL 55

Sponsored By:

Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Young Drivers - Alcohol Restrictions

Synopsis:

Altering the alcohol concentration restriction imposed by the Motor Vehicle Administration on a licensee under the age of 21 years who drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle; and requiring that the Motor Vehicle Administration impose an alcohol restriction on a licensee under the age of 21 years that prohibits the licensee from driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle while having alcohol in the licensee's blood.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

10/26

Pre-filed

1/10

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.

2/20

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

2/21

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

2/23

Third Reading Passed (46-0)

4/3

Returned Passed

4/10

Signed by the Governor Chapter 6

House Action

2/26

First Reading Judiciary

3/20

Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.

4/5

Favorable Report by Judiciary

3/31

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

4/2

Third Reading Passed (136-2)

Sponsored by:

Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Comm.

Departmental

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -see also- AB-BY SUBD; SUBSTANCE ABUSE

CHEMICAL TESTS

DRIVERS' LICENSES

DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING

MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH

YOUTH -see also- MINORS.....................................

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation

( 16-113 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):

Senate

February 23, 2001: Third Reading Passed (46-0)

House

April 2, 2001: Third Reading Passed (136-2)