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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Tougher alcohol violations bill advances

Mike Flood –Speaker of the Legislature – introduced LB667 on January 19th, 2011.  Adopted for advancement on May 10th, the Legislative Bill ‘667’ will amend a variety of laws including alcohol violations.


LB667 is an addition to the criminal code, changes provisions governing motor vehicle homicide, and creates new separate crime for the transportation while intoxicated of a child under 16 years old.


Individuals with an expired, revoked, or suspended driver’s license will be ineligible for ignition interlock. Additionally, those eligible for ignition interlock may receive financial assistance for installation and maintenance of device.


The bill empowers tougher penalties when procuring alcohol to a minor or a mentally incompetent person, and will enact penalties on operating boat provisions.


This legislation could ultimately have an effect on bail, administrative license revocation, and would require those convicted to complete substance abuse programs and fulfill probation curricula.




Continue reading on Examiner.com: Tougher alcohol violations bill advances in Omaha - Omaha Political Buzz | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-omaha/tougher-alcohol-violations-bill-advances#ixzz1M5jdHtFI

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