Grossly Negligent or Drunk or Drugged Operation of Vehicle or Vessel – Penalties and Prior Convictions
Sponsor: Delegate Valentino-SmithCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Vehicle Laws - Drunk DrivingStatus: Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Increasing the penalties for certain offenses of manslaughter and homicide by vehicle or vessel; and establishing that certain previous convictions for drunk and drugged operation of a vehicle or vessel and grossly negligent manslaughter by vehicle or vessel under certain provisions of law constitute prior convictions for the purpose of determining certain enhanced subsequent offender penalties.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Coyne, Edward | Carroll County State's Attorney's Office/ MSAA | Oral |
| FAV | Patashnick, Gavin | MSAA | Oral |
| FAV | Daggett, David | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Oral |
| FAV | Otte, Alex | Mothers Against Drunk Driving | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Erickson, Kurtlobbyist | Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Valentino-Smith, Delegate Valentino-Smithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Williams, Krystal | MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVErickson, KurtWashington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP)Registered for: Washington Regional Alcohol Program