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Introduced
09/18/2015
09/18/2015
In Committee
10/07/2015
10/07/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2016
03/11/2016
Introduced Session
2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits suspension of person's driver license solely for failure to pay penalty if person demonstrates inability to pay; revises provisions for application to clerk of court for indigent status, collection of court-related fines & charges, traffic citation forms, suspension of driving privileges for drug & alcohol offenses & other specified offenses, reinstatement on restricted basis, conversion of financial obligations into community service, & nonenrollment & nonattendance in school; repeals provisions relating to school attendance requirements, notice of suspension or revocation of driving privileges, reasons for reinstatement, & certain access to identify person who is subject of warrant or capias for passing worthless bank checks.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent driver's license suspensions solely for failure to pay penalties if an individual can demonstrate financial inability to pay, allowing for community service as an alternative to fines for noncriminal traffic infractions, and revising rules regarding the application for indigent status, collection of court fines, traffic citation forms, and license suspensions for drug and alcohol offenses. It also modifies provisions for restricted license reinstatement, converts financial obligations into community service, and removes requirements related to school attendance for obtaining or maintaining a driver's license. The bill also shortens the period of license suspension or withholding for certain drug offenses for individuals under 18 and for those convicted of drug offenses, and repeals outdated provisions related to school attendance and driver's license suspensions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Darryl Rouson (D)*,
Greg Steube (R)*,
Dana Young (R)*,
Halsey Beshears (R),
Daphne Campbell (D),
Dane Eagle (R),
Hazelle Rogers (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Highway and Waterway Safety Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Committee (on 03/11/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/207 | 09/28/2015 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/0207/BillText/c1/PDF | 01/14/2016 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/0207/BillText/Filed/PDF | 09/28/2015 |
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