Staff Analysis of the Legislation
|
This bill addresses driver improvement courses. It concerns any driver improvement programs that a person is required to attend by the court. It creates a provision for online and other technology based courses to be regulated by the Department of Drivers Services (DDS). Courts can only order people to attend programs that are licensed and approved by DDS. Unlicensed programs will no longer be recognized. Courts shall have the discretion to order or authorize individuals to attend or register for on-line or classroom driver improvement programs that are licensed and approved by the department. On or after July 1, 2008 approved clinics shall charge a fee of $75.00 for an internet or technology based driver improvement program and $75.00 for a classroom driver improvement program. On or after July 1, 2009, approved clinics shall charge a fee of not more than $75.00 for an internet or technology based driver improvement program and not more than $75.00 for a classroom driver improvement program. The bill prohibits the creation or licensing of any Internet, online, or other technology based DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program. |
Short Note:
Vetoed 05/14/2008 |