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MS HC91

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/2/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joel Bomgar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses legislative opposition to 23 USCS Section 159, a federal law that conditions highway funding on states requiring suspension or revocation of driver's licenses for drug offense convictions
  • States that license suspension unrelated to motor vehicle operation constitutes excessive punishment and imposes significant economic and societal hardships on Mississippi citizens
  • Authorizes the Governor to submit this legislative resolution to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to certify state opposition, which would prevent federal highway funding from being withheld
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Governor and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Driver's licenses; state opposition to federal law requiring states to enact laws requiring the suspension of for persons who are convicted of certain drug offenses.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/2/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules3/20/2018

Full Bill Text

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