Key Votes
HB 73 - Increasing DUI Penalties - Key Vote
Wyoming Key Votes
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Legislation - Bill Failed (Senate) (14-16) - March 3, 2008 (Key vote)
Title: Increasing DUI Penalties
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that imposes stricter penalties associated with DUI offenses.
Highlights:
- Imposes a penalty of up to one year in prison, up to a $1000 fine or both for the first offense (sec. 1).
- Imposes a penalty of up to one year in prison without the option of probation, a fine between $700 and $3000 or both for the second offense (sec. 1).
- Makes it a felony to receive three DUIs within 7 years or 5 DUIs within a lifetime. Imposes a penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000 or both (sec. 1).
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (58-0) - Feb. 22, 2008
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 29, 2008
Title: Increasing DUI Penalties
Sponsors
- Erin E. Mercer (WY - R) (Out Of Office)
Co-sponsors
- Patricia L. Aullman (WY - R) (Out Of Office)
- Bob Brechtel (WY - R) (Out Of Office)
- Keith Marshall Gingery (WY - R)
- Owen Petersen (WY - R) (Out Of Office)
- Lisa Shepperson (WY - R) (Out Of Office)
