Introduced
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To impose mandatory drivers license suspension for a person who commits a right-of-way violation (like failure to stop at a red light) that causes injury or death to another, with suspensions of between 30 days and one year depending on the severity of the crash.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that expands its scope to apply to any type of moving violation that seriously injures or kills another person, and authorizing criminal penalties.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To establish penalties for moving violations that seriously injure or kill another person ranging from "up to" 93 days to 15 years in prison (the latter for a case of reckless driving that causes a death), fines from $500 to $10,000, additional “bad diver” fees of $2,000, and drivers license suspension or revocation.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details and also authorizes a means for those unable to pay the very high fines (taxes) imposed by the "Driver Responsibility Act" ("bad driver fees") to reinstate their license by setting up an installment payment plan.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 92 to 2 (details)
To establish penalties for moving violations that seriously injure or kill another person ranging from "up to" 93 days to 15 years in prison (the latter for a case of reckless driving that causes a death), fines from $500 to $10,000, additional “bad diver” fees of $2,000, and drivers license suspension or revocation. Also, to allow those who have lost their license for failure to pay the additional very high fines (taxes) imposed by the "Driver Responsibility Act" ("bad driver fees") to get their license back if they agree to an installment plan and don't miss any payments.
Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)
