Legislature(2001 - 2002)
2001-01-10 House Journal
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Full Journal pdf2001-01-10 House Journal Page 0045 "An Act relating to registration of motor vehicles, to operating a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while intoxicated, and to driving with a cancelled, suspended, or revoked driver's license; relating to duties of the division of alcoholism and drug abuse regarding driving-while-intoxicated offenses; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Transportation, Judiciary, and Finance Committees. HB 40 HOUSE BILL NO. 40 by the House Rules Committee by request of the Governor, entitled: "An Act providing for the revocation of driving privileges by a court for a driver convicted of a violation of traffic laws in connection with a fatal motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle accident; amending Rules 43 and 43.1, Alaska Rules of Administration; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance Committees. The following fiscal note(s) apply: 1. Fiscal, Dept. of Administration 2. Zero, Dept. of Administration 3. Zero, Dept. of Law The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 8, 2001, appears below: "Dear Speaker Porter: It may be surprising, but true, that many traffic accidents leading to deaths carry no criminal punishment. The driver may be guilty of a simple traffic violation carrying a maximum fine of $300. At least 10 deaths a year on our state highways can fall into this category. Perhaps the driver fell asleep at the wheel or skidded on ice, and the consequences are deadly to a passing motorist or pedestrian.