2007 House Bill 4795

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Introduced in the House

May 17, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Marc Corriveau (D-20)

To prohibit the operation of a snowmobile by an individual under the influence of or visibly impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance. The bill adds to existing prohibitions against drunk snowmobile operators, and also lowers the blood-alcohol-content (BAC) threshold for snowmobile operation to .08 grams per 100 milliliters.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2007

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To establish that refusing to perform a breathalyser test for suspected drunken snowmobile operation is a civil fine punishable by a $500 fine, not a criminal misdemeanor.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 13, 2007

Amendment offered by Reps. Paul Condino (D-35) and Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

In clarify that the bill also covers operating a smowmobile while under the influence of an illegal drug.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 14, 2007

Passed in the House 101 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 19, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary