RELATING TO CONTINUOUS ALCOHOL MONITORING FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS.
Summary
Requires persons charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant to be fitted with a continuous alcohol monitoring device if the person: (1) has a prior conviction for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant within the past five years; or (2) is currently pending criminal investigation or prosecution for one or more prior charges of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Establishes a process for certain persons to receive financial relief for the cost of the monitoring devices. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Mar 2017
Senate Passage
Mar 2017
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2017
Last action Nov 30, 2017
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
6
Committee
10
Mar 9, 2017
Committee
Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27
lower
Mar 7, 2017
Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 177) in amended form (SD 2).
lower
Mar 7, 2017
Upper · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
upper
Feb 28, 2017
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 8 Aye(s): Senator(s) Tokuda, Dela Cruz, English, Harimoto, K. Kahele, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 3 Excused: Senator(s) Galuteria, Inouye, Wakai.
upper
Feb 28, 2017
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, K. Rhoads, L. Thielen; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, Kim.
upper
Feb 24, 2017
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDL/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-28-17 9:50AM in conference room 211.
upper
Feb 15, 2017
Committee
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.
upper
Feb 15, 2017
Committee
Reported from TRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 242) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDL/WAM.
upper
Feb 10, 2017
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on TRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Dela Cruz, Harimoto, Shimabukuro; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) English.
upper
Feb 7, 2017
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on TRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-17 1:15PM in conference room 225.
upper
Jan 25, 2017
Committee
Re-Referred to TRE, JDL/WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2017
Committee
Referred to TRE, JDL.
upper
Jan 20, 2017
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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