Senate Bill 455 proposes amendments to existing statutes regarding the eligibility for an occupational license 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 offenses 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 operation of vehicles to those 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 the specified waiting period. Furthermore, it clarifies that the Department of Transportation must impose restrictions on the operation of vehicles for those applying for an occupational license under these circumstances, ensuring compliance with ignition interlock device requirements.

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