Senate Bill 455 proposes amendments to existing statutes regarding the eligibility for occupational licenses for individuals with four or more convictions related to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI offenses). The bill allows individuals whose operating privileges have been permanently revoked due to these convictions to apply for an occupational license after the first 180 days of the revocation period, provided they have completed the necessary assessments and are complying with a driver safety plan. Additionally, the bill mandates that any occupational license issued must restrict the individual to operating vehicles equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device.

The bill also makes specific amendments to the language of current law. It removes the previous stipulation that individuals with four or more OWI convictions are not eligible for an occupational license and replaces it with a provision that allows eligibility after 180 days of revocation, contingent upon compliance with certain requirements. Furthermore, it clarifies that the occupational license must restrict operation to vehicles with ignition interlock devices, ensuring that individuals who have faced serious traffic offenses are still able to work while adhering to safety measures.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 343.10(5)(a)3, 343.10, 343.30(1q)(b)4, 343.30, 343.31(1m)(b), 343.31