2024 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
S2937: Extends the "lookback" period for repeat offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for repeat offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under § 31-27-2.1 from five to ten years.
Legislative Summary
MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES - Extends the "lookback" period for repeat offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under § 31-27-2 and for repeat offenses related to failure or refusal to submit to chemical tests under § 31-27-2.1 from five to ten years.
Bill History
3/28/2024
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Senate
4/19/2024
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/25/2024)
Senate
4/25/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
6/10/2024
Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2024)
Senate
6/12/2024
Committee recommends passage
Senate
6/12/2024
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/13/2024)
Senate
6/13/2024
Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
Senate
6/13/2024
Placed on House Calendar (06/13/2024)
House of Representatives
6/14/2024
House passed as amended in concurrence
House of Representatives
6/20/2024
Transmitted to Governor
Senate
6/24/2024
Signed by Governor
Senate
Roll Call Votes
Passage In Concurrence
6/14/2024
58
Yea
2
Nay
15
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Approval Of Amendment
6/13/2024
31
Yea
4
Nay
2
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Passage As Amended
6/13/2024
33
Yea
2
Nay
2
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(6/24/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Democrat: 5
Primary Sponsor
Susan Sosnowski
Democrat