SB 14 (1989): relative to alochol concentration tests for driving while intoxicated and other offenses.

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SB 14 (1989)

relative to alochol concentration tests for driving while intoxicated and other offenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 353

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 7, 1989 and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0. On April 11, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 18, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 23, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1989, making it Chapter 353 of the session laws. It took effect on August 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Johnson (SD17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Musler (Straf 3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104LOB
  • March 15, 1989, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB

The Docket

  • January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • January 10, 1989: HEARING 1/10/89 9:30 RM 104LOB FOR:TRANSPORTATION
  • February 1, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • March 15, 1989: HEARING 3/15/89 1:15 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT & VET AFFR
  • March 22, 1989: PROP COMM AM HC64, P1927-29
  • March 22, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/11 VOTE (10-0;CC)
  • April 11, 1989: PASSED W/AM; HJ69, P2072-2074 + 2091
  • May 9, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
  • May 18, 1989: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ90, P2723
  • May 23, 1989: ENROLLED AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 26 P: 458
  • June 2, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 6/2/89 EFF: 8/1/89 CHAP: 353

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