SENATE BILL 254

Sponsored By:

Senator Green

Entitled:

Criminal Law - Homicide by Motor Vehicle - Traveling Twice the Posted Speed Limit

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from causing the death of another while driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle traveling at least twice the posted maximum speed limit in an area where the posted maximum speed limit is at least 40 miles per hour; and establishing a penalty.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

1/25

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/1

Hearing 2/7 at 1:00 p.m.

3/27

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ACCIDENTS

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

DEATH -see also- ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES; WRONGFUL DEATH.

HOMICIDE -see also- MANSLAUGHTER; MURDER

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.

PENALTIES

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law

( 2-210 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered