BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
SB 5902: Driving under influence T.O.
Relating to driving under the influence.
Summary
- Courts are prohibited from deferring DUI sentences.
- Prior DUI offenses are always counted in the offender score.
- Driving the wrong way to the normal flow of traffic is considered during sentencing.
- After July 1, 2015, a fourth DUI offense is a felony.
- First refusal of breath or blood test is an infraction. Second or subsequent refusal is a gross misdemeanor.
- Civil vehicle forfeiture for operating a vehicle without an interlock.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5902), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedApr 8, 2013
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Mike Padden (R-4)
- Introduced
- April 8, 2013 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2014
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to driving under the influence.
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
SB 5902 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5902 (2025–26) Voter notifications & forms
- SB 5902 (2023–24) State park system/accounts
- SB 5902 (2021–22) High school grad. credits
- SB 5902 (2019–20) Library-archives building
- SB 5902 (2017–18) STEM enrollments
- SB 5902 (2015–16) DOT surplus property, sale
- SB 5902 (2011–12) Revenue and taxation T.O.
- SB 5902 (2009–10) Persons with disabilities