Underage drinking and driving; penalty. (HB719)

Introduced By

Del. Bill Janis (R-Glen Allen)

Bill Janis (R-Glen Allen)
Served: 2002–
with support from 7 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Punishment for underage drinking and driving; penalty. Provides that "zero tolerance" (0.02% BAC) 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 one year from the date of conviction and a mandatory minimum fine of $250. Punishment set forth in the bill mimics punishment for DUI.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Video

Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/17/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/13/2008, 02/13/2008, 02/29/2008, 03/07/2008 and 03/07/2008.

Comments

Rachael Cline writes:

I believe this is necessary legislature which will inadvertantly save lives.

Posted 24 months ago.