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• Introduced by Rep. Marc Corriveau (D) on August 19, 2009, to create a “sobriety court interlock project” pilot program, which has the intention “to reduce recidivism among alcohol offenders and that comply with the ‘10 guiding principles of DWI courts’ as promulgated by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals.” Individuals convicted of drunk driving who have had their license suspended would be able to get a restricted license if they participated in the program, subject to a number of restrictions and conditions.
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on August 19, 2009.
    • Reported in the House on October 14, 2009, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
  • Substitute offered by Rep. Marc Corriveau (D) on December 17, 2009, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on December 17, 2009.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on December 17, 2009, to revise statutory references in the bill. The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on December 17, 2009.
• Passed in the House (102 to 2) on December 17, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on December 18, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 18, 2009.