SB 6047-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Enhances the punishment provisions for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

     Revises deferred prosecution provisions.

     Increases penalties for blood alcohol content of .15 or higher.

     Increases penalties for second or subsequent violations.

     Establishes conditions for probationary driver's licenses.

     Establishes new assessment and treatment standards.

     Provides for administrative revocation of licenses.

     Establishes driving record keeping standards.

     Revises deferred prosecution provisions.

     Increases the punishment for vehicular homicide.    

     Makes an appropriation of one million five hundred sixty-three thousand five hundred eighty-nine dollars to carry out the purposes of the act.

     Repeals RCW 46.61.515 and section 3, chapter 239, Laws of 1993.

VETO MESSAGE ON SB 6047-S

                   April 1, 1994

To the Honorable President and Members,

  The Senate of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

     I am returning herewith, without my approval as to section 35, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6047 entitled:

"AN ACT relating to crimes involving alcohol, drugs, or mental problems;"

     Section 35 of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6047 is in conflict with section 19 of the same bill and contradicts the intent of the bill to maintain records for deferred prosecution for ten years.

     With the exception of section 35, Substitute Senate Bill No. 6047 is approved.

                   Respectfully submitted,

                   Mike Lowry

                   Governor