SENATE BILL 656

Sponsored By:

Senators Ruben and Forehand

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Alcoholic Beverages - Open Containers

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from keeping a container in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle while that vehicle is on a highway or right-of-way if the container contains alcohol and has had its seal broken or its contents partially removed; providing that the Act does not prohibit a person other than the driver from possessing an open alcoholic container in a bus, Class B (for hire) vehicle, or the living quarters of a mobile home; establishing a maximum penalty for a violation of the Act; and defining terms.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/11

First Reading Senate Rules

2/16

Re-referred Economic and Environmental Affairs

2/17

Re-assigned Judicial Proceedings

Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.

4/12

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20

Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -see also- DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING

BEVERAGE CONTAINERS

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 21-905 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered