HB 1403 (1996): relative to the charges for driving a motor vehicle or operating off highway recreational vehicles under the influence of drugs or liquor, or driving with excess alcohol concentration.
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HB 1403 (1996)
relative to the charges for driving a motor vehicle or operating off highway recreational vehicles under the influence of drugs or liquor, or driving with excess alcohol concentration.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 52
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 1996. The committee held a work session on January 24, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 4, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 52 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. Christie (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- January 24, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- April 3, 1996, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 4, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ4,P133
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- January 16, 1996: HEARING JAN16 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
- January 17, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP WEARE)
- January 24, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN24 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
- February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
- February 13, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4803>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P789
- February 21, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ30,P1082 + 1115
- February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P116
- April 3, 1996: HEARING APR03 10:45 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
- April 3, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR04 (VOTE 5-0)
- April 4, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ15,P251 + 254
- April 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ18,P306
- April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1766
- April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 07/01/96 CHAP.0052