1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 405

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving
Sponsored By:
Senators Hooper, Jacobs, Ruben, Van Hollen, Harris, and Stone
Entitled:
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Ignition Interlock System

Synopsis:

Requiring alcohol ignition interlock systems used by the courts to periodically test a driver's blood alcohol level while the driver is operating a motor vehicle; requiring courts to impose the use of an alcohol ignition interlock system for a second or subsequent violation of driving while intoxicated or a third or subsequent violation of driving while under the influence of alcohol; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/5
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/10
Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator J. Robert Hooper, District 35
Senator Andrew P. Harris, District 9
Senator Nancy Jacobs, District 34
Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20
Senator Norman R. Stone, Jr., District 7
Senator Christopher Van Hollen, Jr., District 18
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHEMICAL TESTS -see also- BLOOD TESTS
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT COURTS; DISTRICT COURTS
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 27-107 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered