BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
HB 2640: DUI provisions
Revising provisions relating to driving while under the influence.
Summary
- Finds that driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a serious threat to public safety and a major contributor to accidental deaths, injuries, and damage to property on the public highways, streets, and roads. Substantial law enforcement resources are devoted to enforcing laws against this conduct and apprehending violators.
From the Bill Digest (HB 2640), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 16, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Larry Sheahan (R-9)
- Introduced
- January 16, 1998 in the House
- Last action
- January 16, 1998
- Requested by
- Governor
- Companion bill
- SB 6475
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Larry Sheahan (R-9)
5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 2640 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2640 (2025–26) Unauthorized UCC filings
- HB 2640 (2019–20) Private detention/GMA
- HB 2640 (2017–18) Apiarist liability
- HB 2640 (2015–16) Public funds and deposits
- HB 2640 (2013–14) Higher ed instruc. materials
- HB 2640 (2011–12) Housing trust fund
- HB 2640 (2009–10) Crime victims/mental health
- HB 2640 (2007–08) Guaranteed health benefits