Bill number does not exist. Enter a vaild keyword.

Legislation


1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 379

CHAPTER NUMBER: 347 File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving
Sponsored By:
Senator Jimeno
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing the penalties for a second or subsequent violation of certain offenses relating to driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or drugs and alcohol, or while under the influence of controlled dangerous substances; and establishing that prior convictions of certain offenses are considered convictions for the purposes of certain second or subsequent offender penalties for certain violations.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/5
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/10
Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/23
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/25
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
4/8
Return Passed
5/13
Signed by the Governor Chapter 347
House Action
3/25
First Reading Judiciary
3/29
Hearing 4/6 at 1:00 p.m.
4/8
Favorable Report by Judiciary
4/4
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/5
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 21-902 , 27-101 , 27-101 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 25, 1999: Third Reading Passed (46-0)
House
April 5, 1999: Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Click to return on the top page