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2020 House Bill 5846: Repeal drivers license suspension penalty in many laws
Introduced by Rep. Bronna Kahle (R) on June 11, 2020
To repeal provisions that authorize the state to revoke, suspend or deny an individual’s drivers license for violations of a large number of laws, many unrelated to driving or vehicles. This particular bill applies to some vehicle and drivers license provisions in the Vehicle Code, and is part of a bipartisan legislative package comprised of House Bills 5846 to 5454 that make similar changes in other laws. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on June 11, 2020
Reported in the House on September 24, 2020
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the Senate on September 29, 2020
Referred to the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on September 29, 2020
Reported in the Senate on October 14, 2020
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Moved to reconsider by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R) on December 16, 2020
The vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion passed by voice vote in the Senate on December 16, 2020
Received in the Senate on December 16, 2020
Substitute offered by Sen. Peter Lucido (R) on December 16, 2020
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on December 16, 2020
Received in the House on December 16, 2020
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.