STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31051 / S1278
This bill seeks to remedy a defect in the law identified by the Supreme Court in its annual report to the Governor
required by article V, section 25 of the Idaho Constitution. Idaho Code § 18-8005(1) sets forth the penalties for
first time driving under the influence offenses. Specifically, I.C. § 18-8005(1)(d) requires the court to suspend
an offender’s driving privileges for thirty (30) days and prohibits the granting of driving privileges of any kind
during this period of absolute suspension. This subsection also mandates that, at the conclusion of the thirty (30)
day period of absolute suspension, the court must suspend the offender’s driving privileges for an additional
sixty (60) to one hundred fifty (150) days and allows the court to grant restricted driving privileges during this
additional period of suspension. I.C. § 18-8005(1)(e) then requires the offender to have an ignition interlock
system installed on all vehicles operated by him within ten (10) days following the end of the “mandatory”
suspension. Since this statute mandates both an absolute thirty (30) day suspension and an additional sixty
(60) to one hundred fifty (150) day suspension, the ignition interlock requirement is interpreted and applied
differently throughout the state. Accordingly, this bill clarifies that the Legislature intends for the ignition
interlock requirement to begin within ten (10) days following the end of the initial thirty (30) day period of
absolute suspension.
FISCAL NOTE
This proposed amendment will have no fiscal impact upon the General Fund, any other state fund, or local
governments. The proposed amendment simply clarifies the Legislature’s intention regarding the timing of
this ignition interlock requirement, and it will cause neither an increase nor decrease in existing or future
appropriations or revenues.
Contact:
Senator Todd M. Lakey
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/05/2024, 3:35 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-8005