HB 84-FN (1999): establishing a committee to study the penalties for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled drugs in the state, and the education and treatment services available to offenders.

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HB 84-FN (1999)

establishing a committee to study the penalties for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled drugs in the state, and the education and treatment services available to offenders.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 334

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1999. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 1999, February 10, 1999, February 18, 1999 and March 10, 1999. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House send it back to committee, by a vote of 10–7. On April 1, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 182–150, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 7, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 23–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on July 1, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee held a public hearing on August 26, 1999. On October 19, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On October 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Enrolled Bill Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on October 22, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on November 3, 1999, making it Chapter 334 of the session laws. It took effect on November 3, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • February 2, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • February 10, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • February 18, 1999, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB {Note time change}
  • March 10, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • April 7, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm212,LOB
  • August 26, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 1, 1999, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 182, nays 150, passed
  • October 19, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • October 22, 1999, Senate: Enrolled Bill Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & Pub Safety; HJ10, p126
  • January 6, 1999: Copy to Chairman 01/05/99 due on
  • January 13, 1999: Hearing Jan 13 10:15 Rm204,LOB For: Crim Just
  • February 2, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 02 1:00 Rm204,LOB
  • February 10, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 10 1:00 Rm204,LOB
  • February 18, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 18 9:00 Rm204,LOB {Note time change}
  • March 10, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 10 11:00 Rm204,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 1 (vote 10-7;Reg)
  • March 24, 1999: Min Report RE-REF
  • March 24, 1999: Prop Maj Am{0364}; HC31,p660
  • April 1, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and Ref to Finance RC(182-150); HJ37, p759-761
  • April 7, 1999: Div 1 Subcom work session Apr 7 9:30 Rm212,LOB
  • June 10, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 23-0;CC)
  • June 16, 1999: Prop Fin Comm Am{1346}(New Title); HC64, p1705-1706
  • June 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ73, p1881 + 1931
  • July 1, 1999: Introduction and referring to Transportation
  • July 1, 1999: 07/01/99 Enrolled; HJ89, p2227
  • August 26, 1999: Hearing, 8/26/99, Room 101 LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • October 14, 1999: Committtee Report, Ought to Pass, 10/19/99
  • October 19, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV. OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • October 22, 1999: 07/01/99 Enrolled Am {2154}, AA; HJ89, p2226
  • October 22, 1999: Enrolled Bill Amendment, {2154}, MA, VV
  • October 22, 1999: Enrolled
  • November 3, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 11/3/1999 Eff: 11/3/1999 Chap.0334

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