Legislature(2007 - 2008)HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/27/2007 01:30 PM House FINANCE
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+ | HB 136 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | HB 137 | TELECONFERENCED | |
+ | HB 168 | TELECONFERENCED | |
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+= | HB 19 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HOUSE BILL NO. 19 "An Act relating to ignition interlock limited driver's license privileges." 1:45:00 PM Vice Chair Stoltze MOVED to ADOPT the work draft to HB 19, labeled 25-LS0133\N, Luckhaupt, 3/20/07. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. MICHAEL PAWLOWSKI, STAFF, CO-CHAIR MEYER, explained the changes in the new CS. The first technical change on page 1, line 13, clarifies language. The second change in Section 2 (d), addresses the concern about how to deal with a person who lacks access yet wants to get an interlock device installed. This section provides that such a person can apply to the court for the old type of limited license. It removes DMV's authority to grant a limited license. Mr. Pawlowski explained the change in Section 3. The primary change is on page 4, lines 4-6, where the type of person qualified to request a limited license is changed. It eliminates the person who is guilty of refusal to take a breathalyzer test. Page 4, lines 24-30, adds items to the application process for a limited license. These changes allow that someone who is eligible to apply for a limited license today is also eligible to apply for an ignition interlock device. 1:49:01 PM Mr. Pawlowski summarized that the purpose of the ignition interlock device is to keep a person from re-offending. Co-Chair Meyer asked if a person convicted for a felony DUI would be eligible for the device. Mr. Pawlowski clarified that they could not under current statute, and they cannot under CSHB 19 (FIN). Mr. Pawlowski referred to the letter from DPS about the reduction of repeat DWI's with the use of this device in Canada (copy on file.) 1:50:54 PM Representative Hawker asked if there is a change to the fiscal note. Mr. Pawlowski reported that DMV did not anticipate higher costs because the new CS would expand the number of persons qualifying for a limited license. Representative Crawford thought the original version of the bill was a better bill. He wondered about safeguards that would prevent misuse of the device. Mr. Pawlowski related several scenarios. He described how the device works when someone impaired tries to drive. He noted that new technologies are coming up with new ways to prevent misuse. He pointed out that the devices are fairly tamper resistant. Co-Chair Meyer added that currently there are abuses of the system. Representative Crawford agreed with the ideas in the bill, but liked the original bill better. 1:56:29 PM Representative Gara pointed out that this version of the bill is strong and includes two requested provisions. He asked if the language is acceptable to the courts. Mr. Pawlowski indicated that it was. Representative Gara summarized the two parts of the bill. One part allows for the interlock device while the license is suspended. The second provision allows for the device during probation. He spoke in favor of the revised version of the bill, including limiting the device to non-felony cases. 1:59:20 PM Representative Joule asked for data on the success of the device in Canada. Mr. Pawlowski read, "In neighboring Canada, one province that has implemented ignition interlocks is showing a reduction in the repeat DWI rate by 80% during the first 12 months for first-time offenders and by 74% during the first 24 months among repeat offenders." Representative Joule recalled a personal story and spoke in favor of the bill. Mr. Pawlowski pointed out that motorcycles are covered on page 2, Section 2. 2:01:29 PM Representative Gara MOVED to REPORT CSHB 19 (FIN) out of committee with individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered. CSHB (19) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "do pass" recommendation and with a new zero fiscal note by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and with fiscal note #2 by the Administration. 2:02:12 PM
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