HB 795-FN (1997): enhancing the penalties for DWI and driving after revocation and suspension and eliminating certain driver intervention programs.

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HB 795-FN (1997)

enhancing the penalties for DWI and driving after revocation and suspension and eliminating certain driver intervention programs.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

On January 29, 1997 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for intro on legis signed off after 01/17/1997”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Arnold (Hills 20) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST & PSFTY

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES FOR INTRO ON LEGIS SIGNED OFF AFTER JAN 17, MA 2/3VV; HJ17,P275
  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ17,P285
  • February 12, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/12/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • March 4, 1997: HEARING MAR04 1:30 RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST & PSFTY
  • March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ40A,P1166

Laws It Would Change

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