1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 777

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving
Sponsored By:
Delegates Franchot, Bronrott, Kagan, Barkley, and Stern
Entitled:
Drunk Driving - Alcohol Concentration Tests - Penalty for Test Refusal

Synopsis:

Increasing the license suspension period for a person refusing an alcohol concentration test to 1 year for a first offense.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Peter Franchot, District 20
Delegate Charles Barkley, District 39
Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16
Delegate Cheryl C. Kagan, District 17
Delegate Joan F. Stern, District 39
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHEMICAL TESTS -see also- BLOOD TESTS
DRIVERS' LICENSES
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 16-205.1 , 16-205.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered