Assigned to JUD FOR COMMITTEE

ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Phoenix, Arizona

FACT SHEET FOR H.B. 2182

Purpose:

Increases fines for driving under the influence (DUI) violations.

Background:

Under current law, the penalty for a DUI violation includes a mandatory jail sentence of at least 10 days and a fine of at least $250. For a second DUI violation within 60 months, the penalty includes a mandatory jail sentence of at least 90 days, a fine of at least $500 and a revocation of driving privileges for one year.

Similarly, if a person is convicted of extreme DUI the penalty includes a mandatory jail sentence of at least 30 days, a fine of at least $250, and an additional $250 assessment to be deposited into the DUI abatement fund. For a second extreme DUI violation within 60 months of any DUI violation, the penalty includes a mandatory jail sentence of at least 120 days, a fine of at least $500, the additional $250 assessment, and a revocation of driving privileges for one year.

H.B. 2182 increases the fines for first time and repeat DUI and extreme DUI violations.

There is no anticipated impact to the state general fund associated with this bill.

Provisions:

1. Increases, from $250 to $500, the fine assessed for DUI violations and extreme DUI violations.

2. Increases, from $500 to $750, the fine assessed for a second DUI violation within 60 months of another DUI, extreme DUI, or aggravated DUI conviction.

3. Increases, from $500 to $1,000, the fine assessed for an extreme DUI violation within 60 months of another DUI, extreme DUI, or aggravated DUI conviction.

4. Provides for a general effective date.

House Action:

TRANS 1/29/01 DPA/SE 9-0-0-1

3^rd Read 2/6/01 DPA 57-0-3

Prepared by Senate Staff

March 9, 2000