2002 House Bill 5814

Introduced in the House

March 19, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Tom George (R-61)

To increase the mandatory minimum fine for first time drunk driving offenses from $100 to $200.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 17, 2002

Amendment offered

To further increase various drunk driving fines.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom George (R-61)

To establish a date the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Tom George (R-61)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would increase the minimum fines for first time drunk driving offences, driving while impaired, or driving drunk or impaired with a minor in the vehicle, and would double the fines for subsequent offenses.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 18, 2002

Passed in the House 102 to 2 (details)

In the Senate

Sept. 19, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary