Our Mission
The Florida Coalition for Alcohol Policy's mission is to support the development and implementation of preventative alcohol policies at the state and local levels, educate stakeholders and decision makers on the efficacy of policy proposals, and promote citizen advocacy efforts to advance effective public policy.
Underage Drinking Bills, 2008 Legislative Session
Senate Bill 2034 Redefines "residence" to include a hotel room. Provides that a person who has control of a residence and who allows an open house party in the residence may be liable for injury or damage caused by or resulting from the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs by a minor at the open house party. Compare to Senate Bill 2420 |
Senate Bill 2044 Increases the penalty imposed for a second or subsequent offense of selling, giving, or serving alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age within one year after the first offense from a misdemeanor of the second degree to a misdemeanor of the first degree, etc.. House Bill 1527 |
Senate Bill 2420 Requires the completion of a responsible-vendor training program by all employees, all managers, and certain licensees who sell, prepare, dispense, serve, or otherwise deliver alcoholic beverages during the course of employment. Authorizes the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the DBPR to refuse to renew a license until the licensee has satisfied all applicable training requirements, etc. Compare to Senate Bill 2034 |
House Bill 1527 Selling, Giving, or Serving Alcoholic Beverages to Persons Under 21 Years of Age: Increases penalty imposed for second or subsequent offense of selling, giving, or serving alcoholic beverages to person under 21 years of age within specified period following prior offense. Senate Bill 2044 |
House Bill 1453 Prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under age 21; provides that first violation by certain persons is civil infraction; provides other penalties; provides for participation in specified programs by violators; requires participation in drug & alcohol education program; requires alcohol & drug evaluation & any necessary treatment; requires community service; provides for driver's license sanctions. |
DUI Bills, 2008 Legislative Session
View videos posted by MADD in reference to DUI bills listed below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iot7o_6PQ4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVuulGAz5wY&feature=related
Senate Bill 456 Requires that an ignition interlock device be installed for 6 months for a first conviction of driving under the influence if the person had an alcohol level of 0.15 or higher but less than 0.20 at the time of the offense. Requires installation of such device for at least 1 year for a second conviction, etc. House Bill 369 |
House Bill 369 Driving Under the Influence; Requires ignition interlock devices for specified period after first conviction of certain offenses; revises provisions relating to period for which ignition interlock device may be required for second conviction of certain offenses; reduces maximum permissible blood alcohol level at which ignition interlock device will allow vehicle to start. Senate Bill 456 |