Legislative Update

Traffic

Driving without a license

Filed Under: Traffic

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1114 on driving without a license sponsored by Sen. Koch and Sen. Carrasco. Author Rep. Zimmerman testified that the law does not adequately sanction those who drive without a license and cause death. The bill adds penalties for driving without a license causing death to mirror the penalties for operating a motor vehicle … [Read more...] about Driving without a license

Driving with suspended driving privileges

Filed Under: Traffic

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1554 on driving with suspended driving privileges sponsored by Sen. Crider. Author Rep. Bascom introduced the bill and explained that the bill amends the penalty for operating a motor vehicle while under a lifetime forfeiture of driving privileges as follows: (1) a Level 6 felony, if the forfeiture occurred before July 1, … [Read more...] about Driving with suspended driving privileges

Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated

Filed Under: Traffic

The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1119 on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Bartels. The bill provides that a person who operates a vehicle with at least five nanograms of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the person's saliva, as identified by a qualified test, commits the offense of operating a motor vehicle while … [Read more...] about Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated

Law enforcement matters

Filed Under: Criminal, Traffic

On recommitment from the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee, the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1186 on law enforcement matters authored by Rep. Bartels and Rep. Commons. The bill was heard and amended on February 5th and February 12th. The bill, as amended, does the following (in relevant part): The amended bill passed 13-0. Read the bill … [Read more...] about Law enforcement matters