SB 6546 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Modifies licensing provisions concerning driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Creates the ignition interlock device revolving fund to assist in covering the monetary costs of installing, removing, and leasing an ignition interlock device for indigent people who are required to install an ignition interlock device in all vehicles owned or operated by the person.

Provides that, beginning January 1, 2009, any person licensed under this act who is convicted of any offense involving the use, consumption, or possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle in violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504, other than vehicular homicide or vehicular assault, or who has had or will have his or her license suspended, revoked, or denied under RCW 46.20.3101, may submit to the department an application for an ignition interlock driver's license.

Creates a pilot program to monitor compliance by persons required to use ignition interlock devices and by ignition interlock companies and vendors.