HB 1257-FN (2004): relative to penalties for driving under the influence with a minor in the vehicle.

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HB 1257-FN (2004)

relative to penalties for driving under the influence with a minor in the vehicle.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 109

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2004. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 2004 and March 3, 2004. 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 March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1230). The committee's amendment (1230) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2004, making it Chapter 109 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • February 3, 2004, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • March 3, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 30, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • January 28, 2004: Hearing Jan 28 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 3, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 3 9:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • March 3, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 3 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 8, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 17 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 8, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0603}
  • March 17, 2004: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 30, 2004: Hearing; March 30, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC13
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1230} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.17-18
  • April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1230}, AA, VV
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1230}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2004: House Concurred with Senate Am, Rep Welch MA VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2004 Eff: 1/01/2005 Chap: 0109

Laws It Would Change

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