SB 502 - Motor Vehicles; operating while under the influence; comprehensive revision; modernization; reform laws of state
Current Status
03/01/06 - House Second Readers
First Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a comprehensive revision, modernization, and reform of the laws of this state relating to operating motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide legislative intent; to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles in this state while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances; to provide for implied consent to chemical testing; to provide definitions; to provide for chemical testing of persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances; to provide for the procedures to obtain and perform such tests; to provide for the administration of certain warnings with regard to such tests; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Votes
Electronically Recorded Votes
| Date |
Time |
Vote No |
Yeas |
Nays |
NV |
Exc |
Description |
| 02/23/06 |
12:07 PM |
Senate Vote #705 |
051 |
001 |
004 |
000 |
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE |
Status History
Bill History
| Date |
Action |
| 02/02/2006 |
Senate Read and Referred |
| 02/15/2006 |
Senate Committee Favorably Reported |
| 02/16/2006 |
Senate Read Second Time |
| 02/22/2006 |
Senate Third Read |
| 02/23/2006 |
Senate Passed/Adopted |
| 02/28/2006 |
House First Readers |
| 03/01/2006 |
House Second Readers |
