2007 House Bill 4456

Establish penalties for obstructing roadway

Introduced in the House

March 13, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Tom Pearce (R-73)

To explicitly prohibit recklessly placing an obstruction in a roadway, with penalties ranging from a $100 fine to up to 15 years in prison depending on whether anyone is injured or killed, or any material damage is caused.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 21, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 26, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary