Senators split over requiring ignition‑interlock devices for temporary licenses after breath‑test refusals
Floor debate centered on a provision that would require ignition‑interlock devices for the first 90 days for people who refuse breath testing but obtain a temporary alcohol license; sponsors argued it balances safety and due process, while colleagues warned of cost ($300/month) and job impacts.
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A major line of questioning during the S.52 floor debate focused on a new requirement tied to temporary alcohol licenses: if a person refuses a breath test and seeks a temporary license pending an administrative hearing, the license could be conditioned on installing an ignition‑interlock device for the first 90 days.
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