1996 Regular Session

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