SB 182 (2023): relative to the definition of "way" in driving or operating under the influence of drugs or liquor.

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SB 182 (2023)

relative to the definition of "way" in driving or operating under the influence of drugs or liquor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 76

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0832s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0832s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 30, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2023, making it Chapter 76 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2023, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 29, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • March 30, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0832s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 7, 2023: Hearing: 02/07/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0832s , 03/16/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0832s , AA, VV; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0832s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 29, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/29/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 30, 2023: Executive Session: 03/30/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/30/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023)
  • May 31, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/18/2023
  • June 7, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2023; Chapter 0076; Effective 01/01/2024

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1333-FN (2022): relative to the definition of a "way" for the purposes of driving under the influence of drugs or liquor and administrative license suspensions.

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