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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 6158: Minor under influence

Making under-aged persons in a public place under the influence of alcohol guilty of a misdemeanor.

Summary

  • It is unlawful for a minor to be in a public place or to be in a motor vehicle that is in a public place after having consumed alcohol, unless the minor is in the presence of a parent or guardian and the parent or guardian gave the minor the liquor, or it was consumed for medicinal or religious purposes.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6158), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 1992
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 1992
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Linda Smith (R-18)
Introduced
January 20, 1992 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 1992
Companion bill
HB 2296
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Linda Smith (R-18)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Sid Snyder D-19Paul H. Conner D-24

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 18, 1992
Version voted on: SB 6158
41 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat16800
Republican25000
How each member voted
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History

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SB 6158 in other sessions

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