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