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2008 SESSION
SB 507 Underage drinking and driving; punishment.
Introduced by: Ryan T. McDougle | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Punishment for underage drinking and driving; penalty. Provides that "zero tolerance" (0.02% blood alcohol concentration) underage drinking and driving is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Currently, the punishment is loss of license for six months and a fine of no more than $500. This bill provides for forfeiture of such person's license to operate a motor vehicle for a period of not less than six months or more than a year from the date of conviction and either a mandatory minimum 50 hours of community service or a mandatory minimum fine of $500.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/08 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 080817272
- 01/09/08 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/14/08 Senate: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- 02/06/08 Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (7-Y 8-N)