SB 1053 – Imposes additional penalties for intoxication-related traffic offenses

• Sponsor: Dempsey
• LR Number: 4594S.02I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 1/31/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S160
• Effective Date: August 28, 2008

Current Bill Summary

SB 1053 - This act imposes a $1,000 surcharge on a first time intoxication-related traffic offense and a $2,500 surcharge on all second and subsequent intoxication-related traffic offenses. The proceeds of the surcharges are credited to the public school fund.

STEPHEN WITTE