HB 217 - Prohibits Suspension of Driver's License as Punishment for Certain Crimes - Montana Key Vote
Janet Ellis voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- May 7, 2019
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 18, 2019
- House Bill Passed
- March 15, 2019
- Introduced
- Oct. 31, 2018
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Title: Prohibits Suspension of Driver's License as Punishment for Certain Crimes
Signed by Governor Steve Bullock
Title: Prohibits Suspension of Driver's License as Punishment for Certain Crimes
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the suspension of drivers licenses for nonpayment of fines, fees, or restitution.
Highlights:
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Prohibits the license or driving privilege of an individual from being suspended due to nonpayment of fines, costs, or restitution (Sec. 1).
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Authorizes an individual whose driver’s license is currently suspended due to nonpayment of fines, fees, costs, or restitution, to file a petition with the court that issued the order of suspension (Sec. 4).
Title: Prohibits Suspension of Driver's License as Punishment for Certain Crimes
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the suspension of drivers licenses for nonpayment of fines, fees, or restitution.
Highlights:
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Prohibits the license or driving privilege of an individual from being suspended due to nonpayment of fines, costs, or restitution (Sec. 1).
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Authorizes an individual whose driver’s license is currently suspended due to nonpayment of fines, fees, costs, or restitution, to file a petition with the court that issued the order of suspension (Sec. 4).
Title: Prohibits Suspension of Driver's License as Punishment for Certain Crimes