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Committee advances bill to require ignition interlock installers to report installations to ITD
Summary
RS 33405 would require companies that install ignition interlocks to submit proof of installation to the Idaho Transportation Department and to notify prosecutors when drivers cannot start their vehicles, a change sponsors say will improve accountability for court-mandated ignition interlock periods.
Senator Foreman (Idaho District 6) presented RS 33405 to the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee, saying the bill amends Idaho Code Section 18-8008 to require ignition interlock installation companies to provide proof of installation to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).
Foreman described the intended effect: submission of proof to ITD would trigger a one-year court-mandated ignition interlock driving period for those convicted of driving under the influence, and installers would be required to notify prosecuting authorities when a person was prevented from starting a vehicle with an interlock system. "This could result in a lack of accountability as to the court mandated DUI conviction," Foreman said, arguing the proposed changes would give prosecuting attorneys timely information useful in determining whether persons convicted of DUI honored the terms of their restricted driving privileges and add accountability to the ignition interlock program.
Senator Ricks moved to send RS 33405 to print and Senator Wintrow seconded; the motion carried by voice vote. The minutes do not show a roll-call tally or recorded amendments. The proposal focuses on reporting requirements for private installers rather than changes to criminal sentencing lengths.
