SB 346 (2018): relative to requiring enhanced technology ignition interlock devices.

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SB 346 (2018)

relative to requiring enhanced technology ignition interlock devices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 122

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0739s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0739s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 27, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 122 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2018, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • March 27, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 27, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 8, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0739s — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 16, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 01/16/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:40 pm
  • February 13, 2018: Hearing: 02/13/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0739s , 03/08/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0739s , AA, VV; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0739s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/08/2018
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 27, 2018: Executive Session: 03/27/2018 LOB 204
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/26/2018 (Vote 15-1; CC)
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/26/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
  • May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0122
  • June 4, 2018: I. Section 4 Effective 01/01/2022
  • June 4, 2018: II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2019

Laws It Would Change

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