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S565Senate2011-2012 Session

Lengthens the suspension of a driver's license for any person found to have illegally purchased or to have attempted to illegally purchase an alcoholic beverage

Sponsor Joseph E. RobachSD-56+1 co-sponsorAffects Economy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Joseph E. Robach

Senator · Senate District 56

Chair, Labor

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 59–2
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.88
  7. Referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
  8. Returned to senate
  9. Died in assembly
  10. Referred to economic development
  11. Delivered to assembly
  12. Passed senateVote 61–1
Show 7 earlier actions
  1. Advanced to third reading
  2. 2nd report cal.
  3. 1st report cal.218
  4. Print number 565a
  5. Amend and recommit to alcoholism and drug abuse
  6. Committee discharged and committed to alcoholism and drug abuse
  7. Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S565A

Title of bill

An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to increasing the length of suspension of a driver's license for a person who illegally purchases or attempts to illegally purchase an alcoholic beverage

Purpose

To strengthen the underage drinking laws through an increase in penalty for those minors who seek to buy alcoholic beverages.

Summary of provisions

Section 1: Amends subdivision 6 of 65-b of the alcoholic beverage control law, making the penalty for the first violation where a minor uses a license to illegally purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol, a six month suspension of his or her license. Section 2: Amends subdivision 5 of section 65-b of the alcoholic beverage control law, making the penalty for a second or subsequent violation where a minor uses a license to illegally purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol; a one year suspension or until age 21, whichever is longer.

Justification

This bill contributes to strengthening the underage drinking laws through increased penalties for minors who illegally use a license to buy or attempt to buy alcoholic beverages. Increasing the amount of time the license of a minor may be suspended for the illegal purchase of alcohol would be a deterrent for minors who value the legitimate use of their license and the freedom it gives them for travel, leisure, school, and/or work. Underage drinking continues to be a growing problem which causes behavioral problems, social problems, and can lead to the use and abuse of other substances. This measure is a necessary part of a concerned effort to curtail, if not stop, underage drinking.

Legislative history

2003/04: S.5461- Passed Senate 01/09/08: Referred to Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become law.

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