Date: 01/31/2006
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1171
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
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11:38 AM -- House Bill 06-1171
Representative Riesberg, prime sponsor, presented HB 06-1171. The bill makes several changes to the law regarding drunk driving, including lowering the blood alcohol content (BAC) level for the offense of "persistent drunk driver," requiring interlock devices for persons convicted of certain drunk-driving offense, and increasing the minimum surcharge for drunk-driving offenses to $50. The sponsor described some discussions with constituents that led to the bill, and explained why the bill includes certain provisions. He then responded to questions from the committee.
The following people testified on the bill:
11:46 AM -- Ms. Maureen Cain, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, expressed concern with how the bill will be implemented, and noted the difference between convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while ability impaired (DWAI). She responded to questions from the committee.
11:53 AM -- Dr. David Timken, representing Timken & Associates, spoke in support of the bill.
11:55 AM -- Mr. Steve Johansen, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), spoke in support of the bill. He distributed information about drunk driving in America (Attachment B).
11:58 AM -- Ms. Christine Byars, representing the Department of Human Services, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division (ADAD), expressed support for the bill and spoke about effective means of reducing drunk driving.
12:01 PM
The chairman closed the public testimony portion of the hearing. The sponsor indicated that Mr. Terry Campbell, Colorado State Patrol, asked him to express the Patrol's support for the bill. Mr. Stephen Hooper from the Department of Revenue came to the table and answered questions from the committee regarding the interlock device. The chairman laid the bill over for action at a later date.
12:08 PM
The committee adjourned.