HB 137-FN (1993): lowering the level for legal intoxication under the DWI laws from .10 to .08.

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HB 137-FN (1993)

lowering the level for legal intoxication under the DWI laws from .10 to .08.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 48

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1993. The committee held a work session on February 3, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–6. On March 3, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 8, 1993 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 15, 1993, making it Chapter 48 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Christie (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 3, 1993, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • March 17, 1993, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • March 3, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 1, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 8, 1993, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ8,P107
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 26, 1993: HEARING JAN26 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 3, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB03 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 11, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 13-6)
  • February 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1347>; HC25,P546-547
  • March 3, 1993: REP DICKINSON SUBST ITL, ML RC(152-219); COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ31,P706-709 + 735
  • March 11, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ9,P199
  • March 17, 1993: HEARING MAR17 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • March 31, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP APR01
  • April 1, 1993: SEN BALDIZAR FL AM<2137>,AL DIV(11-12); SEN LAMIRANDE FL AM<2145> AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ12,P222-223 + 229
  • April 8, 1993: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP D SYTEK MA VV; HJ52,P1250
  • April 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ13,P240
  • April 13, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ56,P1394
  • April 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/15/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0048

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 399-FN (1990): lowering the level from .10 to .08 for legal intoxication under the DWI laws.
  • HB 298-FN (1991): lowering the level from .10 to .08 for legal intoxication under the DWI laws.

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