SENATE BILL 457

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Senators Jimeno, Astle, Collins, Middlebrooks, Ferguson, and Forehand

Entitled:

Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol - Penalty

Synopsis:

Increasing the maximum term of imprisonment for the misdemeanor known as homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence from 1 to 3 years.

Legislative History

Senate Action

2/1

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18

Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

3/19

Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

3/21

Third Reading Passed (47-0)

House Action

3/21

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 4/2 at 1:00 p.m.

4/5

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Sponsored by:

Senator Philip C. Jimeno, District 31

Senator John C. Astle, District 30

Senator Michael J. Collins, District 6

Senator Timothy R. Ferguson, District 4

Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17

Senator Edward Middlebrooks, District 32

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES, SENTENCES

DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING

MURDER

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 388A )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments:

Senate

Number: 318530/1 (PDF) Offered on: MARCH 19, 1996 at: 11:12 Status: Adopted