BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1940

HB 1940: Ignition interlocks for DUI

Integrating ignition interlocks into administrative revocation of drivers' licenses.

Summary

  • Use of ignition interlock devices is expanded, and various periods of license suspension or revocation are increased for implied consent and DUI violations.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1940), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 229, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 13, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 1997
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawApr 26, 1997
Prime sponsor
Eric Robertson (R-31)
Introduced
February 14, 1997 in the House
Last action
April 26, 1997
Session law
Chapter 229, Laws of 1997
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 13, 1997
Version voted on: EHB 1940
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat40002
Republican55001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

Senate · Final Passage

April 11, 1997
Version voted on: EHB 1940
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21002
Republican23003
How each member voted

History

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HB 1940 in other sessions

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