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A bill to prohibit aliens who are repeat drunk drivers from obtaining legal status or immigration benefits.

3/5/2008--Introduced.

Safe Roads Enhancement Act of 2008 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of "aggravated felony" a third conviction for driving while intoxicated (including any conviction for driving while under the influence of, or impaired by, alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under state law.

Makes inadmissible or deportable an alien who has been convicted of driving while intoxicated (including any conviction for driving while under the influence of, or impaired by, alcohol or drugs), without regard to whether the conviction is classified as a misdemeanor or felony under state law, for which the term of imprisonment is at least one year.

Latest Actions
  • 03/06/2008 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.
  • 03/05/2008 - Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.2722 Placed on Calendar in Senate03/08/2008