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Legislation


1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 543

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegates Cryor, Amedori, Boutin, Dypski, La Vay, Pitkin, and Walkup
Entitled:
Crimes - Vehicular Manslaughter and Homicide by Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated - Penalties

Synopsis:

Requiring that a minimum fine of $5,000 be imposed upon a person convicted of manslaughter by automobile or homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while intoxicated; requiring that the mandatory minimum fine be paid over to the victim's immediate family after the fine is paid to the court; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Jean B. Cryor, District 15
Delegate Carmen Amedori, District 5
Delegate Charles R. Boutin, District 34
Delegate Cornell N. Dypski, District 46
Delegate Richard La Vay, District 15
Delegate Joan B. Pitkin, District 23
Delegate Mary Roe Walkup, District 36
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BOATS AND SHIPS
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
FINES
HOMICIDE
MANSLAUGHTER
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK
PENALTIES
VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMP; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 388 , 388A , 388A )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
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