HB 1404 (1996): lowering the blood alcohol concentration for aggravated driving while intoxicated from 0.20 to 0.16.
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HB 1404 (1996)
lowering the blood alcohol concentration for aggravated driving while intoxicated from 0.20 to 0.16.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 130
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 committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1996. The committee held a work session on January 31, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 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 May 9, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1996, making it Chapter 130 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Christie (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 1996, 10:00 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
- January 31, 1996, 9:15 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- January 31, 1996, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- April 3, 1996, 10:40 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 10:00 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
- January 31, 1996: HEARING ON PROP AM JAN31 09:15 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
- January 31, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
- February 5, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 5, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4593>; HC20,P599-600
- February 15, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ27,P958 + 964
- February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P113
- April 3, 1996: HEARING APR03 10:40 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
- April 3, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR04 (VOTE 5-0)
- April 4, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ15,P252 + 254
- May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ65,P2046
- May 9, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ23,P451
- May 21, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/21/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0130