2004 Regular Session

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 5

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving
Sponsored By:
Senator Giannetti
Entitled:
Federal Funds and Use of Ignition Interlock Systems

Synopsis:

Urging the Maryland Congressional Delegation to support, work to pass, and vote for legislation that would alter the conditions on which receipt of specified federal highway safety funds are based so that the State can receive those funds while allowing, in lieu of the automatic suspension of an individual's driver's license, a sentence prohibiting an individual convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or while impaired by alcohol from operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock system; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/11
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Withdrawn
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONGRESS, U. S
DRIVERS' LICENSES
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GRANTS
HIGHWAYS
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Documents:

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