YE has privately requested that I assume Speakership duties for the time-being, so I will be closing this vote.
With five votes in favor, the ayes have it and this bill is passed.
AN ACT
To prohibit the suspension of a driver's license of a defendant for crimes unrelated to traffic violations and to allow payment plans for those who are financially unable to pay a criminal fine
Section 1: Title
This legislation may be cited as the Stop Punishing Poor Drivers Act.
Section 2: Suspension of driving privileges; payment plans
1. License suspensions may not be prescribed as penalty towards defendants guilty of crimes unrelated to traffic violations.
2. If a person against whom a fine is levied is financially unable to pay the fine, the judge of the court may allow a payment plan based on the defendant's income.
