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Thursday, March 30, 2017

THE TIME IS NOW: The Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act Of 2017

Important Legislation Holds Impaired Drivers Accountable and Makes Travel on Maryland's Roads Safer

“Our new ‘Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act of 2017’ will help ensure that moving forward we have more tools at our disposal to hold these offenders accountable for their crimes, while also helping to protect future potential victims of repeat drunk drivers.” - Governor Larry Hogan, January 12, 2017

Hogan Administration Calls On Lawmakers To Pass A Clean Version Of The Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act Of 2017

The Hogan Administration Is Calling On The Legislature To Pass A Clean Version Of The Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act Of 2017; Attempt To Hijack Legislation By Adding Punitive Damages Jeopardizes Passage Of This important Bill.

Governor Hogan’s Repeat Drunk Driving Act Of 2017, As Introduced Is A Strong Proposal To Make Marylanders Safer

The Governor’s Proposal Targets Repeat Offenders Of Drunk Driving And Creates A Felony Offense, Punishable By Up To 10 Years For Anybody Who Has Been Convicted Of Causing A Death Or Life Threatening Injury And Has A Subsequent Drunk Driving Offense, As Well As Anyone Convicted Of Drunk Or Drugged Driving After Three Previous Violations. “A person who violates any provision of § 21–902 of this article is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both if the person has previously been convicted of: Three or more violations of any provision of § 21–902 of this article; or A violation of § 2–209, § 2–210, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, §2–506, OR § 3–211 of the criminal law article.” (“House Bill 371,” Maryland General Assembly, 1/25/17)

The Time Is Now For Legislators To Work Together To Ensure That This Important Public Safety Legislation Passes

The Maryland State Senate Approved An Amended Version, With Punitive Damages, Of The Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act Of 2017 By A Vote Of 46-1. (“Senate Bill 312,” Maryland General Assembly, 3/18/17)

The Maryland House Of Delegates Approved An Amended Version Of The Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act Of 2017 By A Vote Of 140-0. (“House Bill 371,” Maryland General Assembly, 3/21/17)

Lawmakers Passed Amended Versions Of The Legislation; Now They Must Take Steps To Ensure Governor Hogan Can Sign A Meaningful Piece Of Legislation Without Unnecessary Provisions

Hearings Were Held In The Senate And The House On Senate Bill 312; It Is Now Up To Lawmakers To Agree To A Clean Version Of The Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act Of 2017 To Send To Governor Hogan’s Desk. (“Senate Bill 312,”Maryland General Assembly, Accessed: 3/29/17)

14 comments:

  1. Maryland just keeps producing more laws. What about better taxes or insurance or a real cost of living increase. Maryland is becoming a state that doesn't have any perks.

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    1. PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF MARYLAND

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    2. yep and this state will be nothing but snowflakes on Welfare.

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  2. Another Democrat Fascist state.

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  3. Maryland has no crime simply because we have so many laws. Salisbury also has no crime but that's because we have a fabulous mayor.

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  4. No one likes a bunch of new laws, but Maryland is one of only a handful of states that doesn't have a felony DUI law. Way over due.

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    1. whats ur address so we can monitor you driving to a bar ? Hypocrite.

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  5. 8:44 PM

    Unlike you, not everyone drinks alcoholic beverages.

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  6. I was noticing Sheree Sample Hughes in that top picture. Let's be honest now. Does anyone think she could get elected in a real election without the fake minority districts? People keep talking about term limits, but the real problem is minority districts.

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  7. Just a "popular vote" to placate MADD and other businesses (include the State) that make tons of money off of drinking drivers.
    You lawmakers really want to make a difference? Then concentrate on the opioid epidemic. Start with passing a law just as strict as the DUI law, and revoke medical licenses from MD's that over-prescribe Oxy and the like.
    Do something NOW. People are dying.

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  8. How about a law that would revoke driving privileges for those that repeatedly drive without insurance or tag registration ?

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    1. dorchester county is full of redneck trucks with expired tags but the cowards at msp refuse to do there j o b.

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