SB 5912-S - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Modifies DUI provisions relating to making a fourth offense a felony; increasing the penalty for DUI with a child in the vehicle; increasing the minimum mandatory sentence for offenses of DUI and physical control; consideration as an aggravating circumstance if driving the wrong way to the normal flow of traffic; prior DUI offenses counted in the offender score; and prohibiting courts from deferring DUI sentences.

Creates a 24/7 sobriety program and requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to conduct a 24/7 sobriety program pilot project.

Establishes the Washington impaired driving work group to study effective strategies to reducing vehicle related deaths and serious injuries that are a result of impaired driving incidents.

Creates the 24/7 sobriety account.