2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 55

CHAPTER NUMBER: 6 File Code: Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Registration
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Young Drivers - Alcohol Restrictions

Synopsis:

Altering the alcohol concentration restriction imposed by the Motor Vehicle Administration on a licensee under the age of 21 years who drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle; and requiring that the Motor Vehicle Administration impose an alcohol restriction on a licensee under the age of 21 years that prohibits the licensee from driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle while having alcohol in the licensee's blood.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
10/26
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/7
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
2/20
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2/21
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
2/23
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
4/3
Returned Passed
4/10
Signed by the Governor Chapter 6
House Action
2/26
First Reading Judiciary
3/20
Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
4/5
Favorable Report by Judiciary
3/31
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/2
Third Reading Passed (136-2)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -see also- AB-BY SUBD; SUBSTANCE ABUSE
CHEMICAL TESTS
DRIVERS' LICENSES
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
YOUTH -see also- MINORS.....................................
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 16-113 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
February 23, 2001: Third Reading Passed (46-0)
House
April 2, 2001: Third Reading Passed (136-2)