SB 612 (1996): relative to the impaired driver intervention program.
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SB 612 (1996)
relative to the impaired driver intervention program.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 280
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On January 25, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on January 31, 1996 and was referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6111) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 280 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.
Sponsors
- Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Brundige (Hills 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 1996, 11:05 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- March 26, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
Votes
- January 25, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 16, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P9
- January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 11:05 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- January 24, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM JAN25 (VOTE: 5-0)
- January 24, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4387>(NEW TITLE); SC5,P6
- January 25, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ4,P54 + 58
- January 31, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ18,P538
- January 31, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/31/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
- February 28, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR13 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
- March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR
- April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5571>; HC50,P1679
- April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1771 + 1810
- May 16, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ24,P472
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6111>, AA VV; SJ25,P555-556
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ69,P2114
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P568
- May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2168
- June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0280