Legislature(2007 - 2008)HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/27/2007 01:30 PM House FINANCE
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| Start | |
| HB19 | |
| HB136 | |
| HB137 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | HB 136 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 137 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 168 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | 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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