HB 1126 tightens penalties for repeat drunk driving offenses by lowering the number of prior convictions required to trigger mandatory minimum sentences. Specifically, it reduces the threshold from six prior convictions to five prior convictions within a 15-year period for triggering a mandatory six-year prison sentence for aggravated DUI violations.
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Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 161
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0. H.J. 182
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 135
Prime sponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-008
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-003
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Dist. HD-002
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Dist. HD-026
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-015
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-032
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-015
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-016
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-025
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-023
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-007
Timothy Goodwin
cosponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-030
cosponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-025
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