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SB507: Underage drinking and driving; punishment.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Ryan McDougle (R-4)
Ryan McDougle
(R-4)
Served: 2006–
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 |
Status
02/06/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
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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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008, 01/09/2008, 01/14/2008 and 01/17/2008.
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