2000 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 242

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 550
Sponsored By:
Senator Ruben
Entitled:
Aggravated Reckless Endangerment - Causing Serious Physical Injury to Certain Bus Drivers

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an individual from causing serious physical injury to a bus driver who is performing the driver's official duties, if the bus driver is employed by a private school, a public school, or a county school system, or is a driver of a bus owned by or operated by or for a private transit company, a public transit authority, a county, or a local government; providing that a violation is aggravated reckless endangerment; and providing that a violation of the Act while using a firearm is first degree assault.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/28
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/2
Hearing 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/6
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ASSAULT
BUSES -see also- SCHOOL BUSES
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
GUNS
PENALTIES
SCHOOL BUSES
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 12A-2.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered