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Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 861-Shoemyer, with SCS Bill TextSCS/SB 861 - This act redefines the term "intoxication-related traffic offense" to include certain traffic offenses involving alcohol regardless of whether the defendant was represented by or waived the right to an attorney in writing. This term is used in the provisions providing enhanced penalties for persons who commit multiple intoxication-related traffic offenses. This act specifies that a conviction or a plea of guilty or a finding of guilty followed by a suspended imposition of sentence, suspended execution of sentence, probation or parole or any combination thereof in a municipal court shall be treated as a prior conviction. This act contains an emergency clause. SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 881-Green Bill TextSB 881 - Under this act, the Department of Transportation shall establish and administer a drunk driving victim memorial sign program. This act shall be known as "David's Law." The signs shall be placed at or near the scene of the accident. The signs shall be attached to an existing highway sign, street light, or guard rail. The signs shall be placed upon the state highways in accordance with placement guidelines adopted by the department, and any applicable federal limitations or conditions on highway signage, including location and spacing. The department shall adopt, by rules and regulations, program guidelines for the application for and placement of signs authorized by this section, including, but not limited to, the sign application and qualification process, the procedure for the dedication of signs, and procedures for the replacement or restoration of any signs that are damaged or stolen. Any person may apply to the Department of Transportation to sponsor a drunk driving victim [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - H Calendar S Bills for Third Reading Bill TextSCS/SB 1107 - This act modifies various laws relating to the regulation of watercraft. This act allows local governments to adopt ordinances that provide for the towing of derelict or junk vessels. The current law only provides for the towing of derelict or junk motor vehicles (Section 304.157). This act provides a definition for the term "skiing" (Section 306.010). The act provides that any person who sells or transfers ownership of a vessel or outboard motor for which there has been issued a certificate of ownership or manufacturer's statement of origin, the holder shall endorse an assignment on the certificate in a manner prescribed by the director of revenue (Section 306.015). The act prohibits vessels from exhibiting spotlights, docking lights, or other nonprescribed lights between sunset and sunrise. The act provides that nothing in this specific section shall prohibit the use of additional specialized lighting used in the act of sport fishing (Section 306.100). This [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - H Calendar S Bills for Third Reading Bill TextSCS/SB 1107 - This act modifies various laws relating to the regulation of watercraft. This act allows local governments to adopt ordinances that provide for the towing of derelict or junk vessels. The current law only provides for the towing of derelict or junk motor vehicles (Section 304.157). This act provides a definition for the term "skiing" (Section 306.010). The act provides that any person who sells or transfers ownership of a vessel or outboard motor for which there has been issued a certificate of ownership or manufacturer's statement of origin, the holder shall endorse an assignment on the certificate in a manner prescribed by the director of revenue (Section 306.015). The act prohibits vessels from exhibiting spotlights, docking lights, or other nonprescribed lights between sunset and sunrise. The act provides that nothing in this specific section shall prohibit the use of additional specialized lighting used in the act of sport fishing (Section 306.100). This [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 881-Green Bill TextSB 881 - Under this act, the Department of Transportation shall establish and administer a drunk driving victim memorial sign program. This act shall be known as "David's Law." The signs shall be placed at or near the scene of the accident. The signs shall be attached to an existing highway sign, street light, or guard rail. The signs shall be placed upon the state highways in accordance with placement guidelines adopted by the department, and any applicable federal limitations or conditions on highway signage, including location and spacing. The department shall adopt, by rules and regulations, program guidelines for the application for and placement of signs authorized by this section, including, but not limited to, the sign application and qualification process, the procedure for the dedication of signs, and procedures for the replacement or restoration of any signs that are damaged or stolen. Any person may apply to the Department of Transportation to sponsor a drunk driving victim [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 861-Shoemyer, with SCS Bill TextSCS/SB 861 - This act redefines the term "intoxication-related traffic offense" to include certain traffic offenses involving alcohol regardless of whether the defendant was represented by or waived the right to an attorney in writing. This term is used in the provisions providing enhanced penalties for persons who commit multiple intoxication-related traffic offenses. This act specifies that a conviction or a plea of guilty or a finding of guilty followed by a suspended imposition of sentence, suspended execution of sentence, probation or parole or any combination thereof in a municipal court shall be treated as a prior conviction. This act contains an emergency clause. SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE
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