SB 245 (1993): changing the penalties for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
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SB 245 (1993)
changing the penalties for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
- Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on February 4, 1993 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1993. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 1993 and April 20, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0. On April 29, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 1993 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 1993, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
- March 25, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- April 1, 1993, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- April 20, 1993, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
Votes
- February 18, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 29, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 1993, Senate: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 4, 1993: SEN RUSSMAN SUSP RULES FOR INTRO, MA 2/3VV; INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ3,P39
- February 17, 1993: HEARING FEB17 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- February 17, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP FEB18
- February 18, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ7,P115 + 135
- March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ36,P856
- March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
- March 25, 1993: HEARING MAR25 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR &CJ
- April 1, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR01 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
- April 13, 1993: 8 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 4/22); HJ56,P1351
- April 20, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR20 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
- April 22, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR29 (VOTE 13-0)
- April 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2484>(NEW TITLE); HC60,P1489-1490
- April 29, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ64,P1593-1594 + 1602
- May 11, 1993: SEN NONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN MACDONALD MA VV; SJ17,P333