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Legislation


1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 656

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 348
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
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