2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 542

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving Prior Year Introduction As: SB 570/02 - JPR Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 219
Sponsored By:
Delegates McComas, Boutin, and Glassman
Entitled:
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Ignition Interlock System

Synopsis:

Altering the definition of "ignition interlock system" to include a requirement that such systems be capable of periodically testing the blood alcohol level of the driver of a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is in use; authorizing a court for a first violation, and requiring a court for a second or subsequent violation, to order the use of an ignition interlock system for a violation of driving while under the influence of alcohol, under the influence of alcohol per se, or impaired by alcohol under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/6
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/13 at 2:00 p.m.
2/24
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Susan K. McComas, District 35B
Delegate Charles R. Boutin, District 34A
Delegate Barry Glassman, District 35A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHEMICAL TESTS
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
PENALTIES
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 27-107 )

Documents:

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