June 2, 2009
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-06-2
Duration: 00:02:24
Subjects: Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2009 | Politics | Government | Truancy | Drunk driving | Breath tests | Drinking and traffic accidents
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Hines, Walker Speaker
- Marionneaux, Rob Speaker
- Baldone, Damon Speaker
- Gary, Mona Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from June 2, 2009, features testimony by State Representative Walker Hines on his bill sentencing parents to community service if their children are found guilty of a misdemeanor offense, like truancy or breaking curfew. It also includes emotional testimony by Mona Gary on State Representative Damon Baldone’s bill increasing the penalties for suspected drunk drivers who refuse to take a Breathalyzer test. Gary’s daughter, Grace Gary, was killed by a drunk driver in 2008. Host: Shauna Sanford