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Committee hears extensive testimony on DUI risk-reduction bill; debate centers on assessments, fees and program integrity
Summary
Senate Bill 473 drew extended debate and public testimony from program providers, vendors and state agencies over whether to remove an assessment component and how fees are split; the committee paused testimony and will continue Wednesday for further work on fee language and program safeguards.
Senate Bill 473, presented by Senator Robertson, drew extended questioning and public testimony on Thursday as committee members, providers and state agencies debated how best to regulate DUI risk-reduction programs and handle associated assessments and fees.
Robertson said the bill would require proof of completion of a certified DUI risk-reduction program for those seeking limited driving permits, allow electronic transfer of certain information, revise authorized fees and remove an assessment component from DUI risk-reduction programs. "What this does is it requires submission of proof of completion of a certified DUI risk reduction…
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