2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 119

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving
Sponsored By:
Senators Ruben, Forehand, and Lawlah
Entitled:
Motor Vehicles - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Probation Before Judgment

Synopsis:

Extending from 5 years to 10 years the time period during which a court is prohibited from staying the entry of judgment and placing a person on probation for a subsequent violation of specified alcohol- or drug-related driving offenses if the person previously was convicted of or placed on probation for specified alcohol- or drug-related driving offenses.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/15
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/7
Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Senator Gloria Lawlah, District 26
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
PAROLE AND PROBATION
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Criminal Procedure
( 6-220 )

Documents:

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