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AR HB1422

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Catlett

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends § 27-16-302 to update language regarding unlawful use of driver's licenses, including displaying, lending, or fraudulently obtaining licenses, with conviction records to be sent to the Office of Driver Services within 10 days.

  • Modifies § 27-16-508 to set reinstatement fee at $100 multiplied by the number of administrative suspension/revocation orders, excluding certain specified orders and those under § 27-16-909.

  • Repeals § 27-16-906 concerning conviction in another state, consolidating related provisions into other sections.

  • Restructures § 27-16-907 to reorganize suspension and revocation grounds, changing language from "is authorized to" to "may" suspend, and establishing a hearing process with appeals rights.

  • Revises § 27-16-909 to require an initial evaluation by a hearing officer before determining if medical or driving skills evaluations are necessary, with failure to submit evaluations grounds for license suspension or revocation.

  • Amends § 27-16-912 to allow drivers revoked for lack of legal presence to reapply at any time during the year following revocation upon demonstrating lawful presence.

  • Makes technical corrections to pronoun usage throughout (replacing "his or her" with "the person's") and updates cross-references.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Statutes Regarding The Suspension Or Revocation Of A Driver’s License; To Amend The Statute Regarding The Penalties For Unlawful Use Of A License; And To Make Technical Corrections.

Last Action

House Notification that HB1422 is now Act 194

3/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/23/2011
Public Transportation2/15/2011

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