2/22/08-A bill has died that sought to ban consumption and possession of open containers of alcohol in vehicles traveling public roadways.
Sponsored by Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, SB2242 remained in the Senate Judiciary B committee at the deadline to advance to the Senate floor, effectively killing it for the year.
Mississippi law now prohibits drivers from having an open alcoholic beverage, but passengers 21 years of age or older are free to drink while in a moving vehicle.
The bill called for eliminating the open container provision. Violators would have faced fines up to $25. No points would have been added to driver’s licenses.
Exceptions would have been made for passengers in campers or motor homes, buses, taxis or limousines.

2/6/08-A bill in the Senate Judiciary B committee would ban consumption and possession of open containers of alcohol in vehicles traveling public roadways.
Mississippi law now prohibits drivers from having an open alcoholic beverage, but passengers 21 years of age or older are free to drink while in a moving vehicle.
Sponsored by Sen. Joey Fillingane, R-Sumrall, SB2242 would eliminate the open container provision. Violators would face fines up to $25. No points would be added to driver’s licenses.
Exceptions would be made for passengers in campers or motor homes, buses, taxis or limousines.
For bill status, call (601) 359-3719.