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Committee unanimously passes OWI overhaul after victims' families and stakeholders testify
Summary
Senate Bill 251, which would unify OWI procedures across counties and require chemical testing in serious crashes, passed the committee 13–0 after sponsors and witnesses—including grieving parents—testified about inconsistent practices and the need for clearer procedures.
The committee voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 251, a measure to harmonize operating‑while‑intoxicated procedures across the state and to require chemical testing in serious traffic crashes that cause death or serious bodily injury.
Senator Freeman told the committee SB 251 would allow people to waive initial hearings consistently across counties, let parties seek specialized driving privileges at…
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