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HB 1556 - 2011-12
Increasing the penalties for first-time offenders of driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.
Sponsors: Kirby, Orwall, Miloscia, Stanford, Kelley, Blake, Smith
Bill History

2011 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 25
First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Feb 14
Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 17
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

2011 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 26
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2011 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

Nov 28
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2012 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 9
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 10
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 13
1st substitute bill substituted (JUDI 11). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 85; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 15
First reading, referred to Judiciary.
Mar 8
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

2012 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 4
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2012 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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