BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 2771: Sobriety checkpoint program
Creating an administrative sobriety checkpoint program.
Summary
- Allows law enforcement agencies to apply to superior court for a warrant authorizing the agency to conduct a sobriety checkpoint.
- Requires the warrant to contain specific information and requires the agency to publish notice of the warrant before implementing the checkpoint program.
- Makes it a gross misdemeanor for failing to stop at a checkpoint when requested, and provides immunity for any person, law enforcement agency, or other governmental entity for stopping or failing to stop a vehicle unless the person, agency, or entity acted with intentional misconduct.
From the House Bill Analysis 2008 (HB 2771), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 16, 2008
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Patricia Lantz (D-26)
- Introduced
- January 16, 2008 in the House
- Last action
- January 16, 2008
- Requested by
- Governor
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to creating an administrative sobriety checkpoint program;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
HB 2771 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2771 (2019–20) SEBB contribs. & eligibility
- HB 2771 (2017–18) Wolves/translocation
- HB 2771 (2015–16) Hospital district contracts
- HB 2771 (2013–14) Bridges/deficient structure
- HB 2771 (2011–12) State retirement systems
- HB 2771 (2009–10) Crime victims' comp program
- HB 2771 (2005–06) Legislative review of rules
- HB 2771 (2003–04) Cyberstalking