2008 House Bill 6626

Include injury-causing traffic violation in certain background checks

Introduced in the House

Nov. 12, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Fred Miller (D-31)

To revise the criminal background check requirements for operators and employees of facilities that care for the mentally retarded to include a check for convictions under the crimes and penalties referenced in Senate Bill 104 for moving violations that seriously injure or kill another person.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2008

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

To revise the criminal background check requirements for operators and employees of facilities that care for the mentally retarded to include a check for convictions under the crimes and penalties referenced in Senate Bill 104 for moving violations that seriously injure or kill another person.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary