Driver's license, special; required for convicted methamphetamine offenders. (HB688)

Introduced By

Del. Israel O'Quinn (R-Bristol)

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

Special drivers license required for convicted methamphetamine offenders.  Provides that any person convicted of a violation of 18.2-248, 18.2-248.02, 18.2-248.03, 18.2-266, 29.1-738, or 46.2-341.24 when such offense involves the possession, manufacture, sale, or consumption of methamphetamine shall be required, if he is licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth, to have a special drivers license containing a unique identifying mark for a period of 18 months following his first licensure after the conviction indicating that he is a convicted methamphetamine offender. The same restriction would apply to a special identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Amends § 46.2-342, § 46.2-345, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/11/2012 Committee
  • 01/11/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102229D
  • 01/11/2012 Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 01/20/2012 Assigned Transportation sub: #3
  • 01/23/2012 Impact statement from DPB (HB688)
  • 01/24/2012 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
  • 02/14/2012 Left in Transportation

Comments

stephen writes:

I think this is a great idea to help curb drug use.

Posted 16 months ago.