4/16/04-The House passed a bill that would stiffen penalties for joyriders whose reckless driving habits lead to a traffic death.
HB4006, introduced by Rep. Roger L. Eddy, R-Hutsonville – was approved by House lawmakers 116-0. It is now in the Senate Rules Committee.
Under the bill, if a driver uses an incline in the roadway – such as the approach to a railroad crossing – to make his or her vehicle go airborne, and that action leads to an accident in which someone dies, the driver would be charged with reckless homicide.
The proposal provides for jail time up to three years.
For bill status, call (217) 782-5799.

3/24/04-A bill that would stiffen penalties for joyriders whose reckless driving habits lead to a traffic death passed the House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee March 3. It has been forwarded to the full House for consideration.
Specifically, if a driver uses an incline in the roadway – such as the approach to a railroad crossing – to make his or her vehicle go airborne, and that action leads to an accident in which someone dies, under HB4006, the driver would be charged with reckless homicide.
The proposal, introduced by Rep. Roger L. Eddy, R-Hutsonville, provides for jail time up to three years.

3/9/04-HB4006 would stiffen penalties for joyriders whose reckless driving habits lead to a death in traffic.
Specifically, if a driver uses an incline in the roadway – such as the approach to a railroad crossing – to make his or her vehicle go airborne, and that action leads to an accident in which someone dies, under HB4006, the driver would be charged with reckless homicide.
The proposal, introduced by Rep. Roger L. Eddy, R-Hutsonville, provides for jail time up to three years.
The House Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee approved the bill March 3 by a 17-0 vote. It is now before the full House.
For House bill status, call (217) 782-5799.