Required use of ignition interlock devices.
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Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0088 Drafter: IDS LSO No.: 09LSO-0020 Effective Date: 7/1/2009 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0084 Chapter No.: 160 Prime Sponsor: Senator Perkins Catch Title: Required use of ignition interlock devices. Subject: Driving under the influence Summary/Major Elements: The act amends Wyoming's ignition interlock device laws and creates new procedures for operation of the ignition interlock restricted license program. The act: Establishes that persons committing aggravated homicide by vehicle are not allowed to have an ignition interlock restricted license. Amends the law to make the ignition interlock program mandatory, rather than voluntary. Defines the length of time an offender must use an interlock device, dependent upon the number of convictions received. Applies the act to driving under the influence violations by youthful drivers. Applies the act to persons who refuse to consent to chemical testing. Requires the use of ignition interlock service providers who install, maintain and report interlock devices. Requires the department of transportation to promulgate new rules consistent with the revised operation of the program. Makes an appropriation and establishes a system to pay for indigent persons to participate in the program. Defines on which vehicles an interlock device must be installed, including all vehicles the licensee will drive, except work vehicles used during normal business activities. Allows the department of transportation to revoke an interlock device restricted license for violations of the program's mandates and where the licensee is habitually attempting to operate a vehicle while impaired. Establishes crimes for persons who try to defeat an interlock device or who aid others in defeating a device. Comments: The act applies only to persons who become eligible to file an application for an interlock device restricted license on or after July 1, 2009. **Final action on this bill was not taken at the time this summary was prepared. Should changes be made to the bill upon final passage, an updated summary will be transmitted to all legislators.
Public statements
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Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because it establishes fixed suspension periods for ignition interlock devices, allowing the Department of Transportation to handle them administratively rather than leaving decisions to judges.
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges support for the bill because having fixed dates matches suspension time periods with misdemeanor jail times, which he views as a good compromise.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the House amendments need further refinement to ensure administrative ease and clarity for users before concurrence.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment because it assigns financial responsibility to offenders while providing state assistance for low-income individuals who cannot afford the device.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment as a compromise that ensures all drunk drivers are kept off the road regardless of their financial status, thereby increasing public safety.
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Failed 2nd reading by MADDEN
Adopted 2nd reading by SIMPSON
Adopted 3rd reading by HAMMONS
Adopted 3rd reading by LANDON
Adopted Committee of the Whole by PERKINS
Adopted Standing Committee by LARSON
Adopted Standing Committee by NICHOLAS