HB 1465 -- MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE (Ransdall)

This bill allows 2 points to be assessed against a driver's
license upon conviction of a moving violation of a federal
traffic ordinance and 8 points on the first conviction for
driving with excessive blood alcohol content in violation of a
federal law or regulation.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 1465 -- MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE

CO-SPONSORS:  Ransdall, Hampton, Williams (121), Skaggs

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Criminal Law by a vote of 18 to 0.

This bill allows 2 points to be assessed against a driver's
license upon conviction of a moving violation of a federal
traffic ordinance and 8 points on the first conviction for
driving with excessive blood alcohol content in violation of a
federal law or regulation.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill closes a loophole in
state law by allowing local prosecutors to charge intoxication--
related offenses to the extent imposed by federal law when the
violations take place on federal property.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Ransdall; and
Missouri Police Chiefs Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Sarah Madden, Legislative Analyst

HB 1465 -- Motor Vehicle Driver's License

Co-Sponsors:  Ransdall, Hampton, Skaggs, Williams (121)

This bill allows 2 points to be assessed against a driver's
license upon conviction of a moving violation of a federal
traffic ordinance and 8 points on the first conviction for
driving with excessive blood alcohol content in violation of a
federal law or regulation.