HB 463 (1995): relative to the DWI levels for persons under the age of 21.

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HB 463 (1995)

relative to the DWI levels for persons under the age of 21.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 64

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On February 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 14, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 1995, making it Chapter 64 of the session laws. It took effect on September 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Christie (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Coes (Rock 19)
  • Rep. Dolan (Rock 12)
  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • April 5, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • February 9, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 27, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ11,P156
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 31, 1995: HEARING JAN31 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 2, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB09 (VOTE 18-0)
  • February 2, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1124>(NEW TITLE); HC17,P347-348
  • February 9, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ21,P426-427 + 430
  • February 14, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ4,P45
  • April 5, 1995: HEARING APR05 11:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 26, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR27
  • April 27, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ16,P271 + 275
  • May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1751
  • May 2, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ17,P287
  • May 9, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/09/95 EFF: 09/01/95 CHAP.0064

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