2008 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 638

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving Prior Year Introduction As: SB 800/07 Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1475
Sponsored By:
Senator Jacobs
Entitled:
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Refusal to Take a Blood or Breath Test - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person who is detained for specified alcohol- or drug- related driving offenses from knowingly refusing to take a specified blood or breath test if the person was detained previously for specified alcohol- or drug-related driving offenses and refused to take a blood or breath test; and providing that a violation is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year or both.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/17
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Chemical Tests
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Law Enforcement -see also- State Police, Department of
Penalties

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation
( 21-902 , 21-902.2 , 27-101 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered