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Basic Information and Tracking

What branch of government are you working with? (State of Federal)
Federal_______________________________________________________________________
What is the bill number?
H.R. 3759 introduced by Eliot Engel (D-NY 16th District)______________________________
What is the title of the bill?
Drunk Driving Repeat Offender Prevention Act of 2015_______________________________
Are there any key words, phrases, or concepts associated with the bill?
Ignition interlock device________________________________________________________
Where does the bill currently reside (which committee)?
In the House of Representatives__________________________________________________
Is the bill scheduled for any upcoming hearings or votes?
There have been no roll call votes related to this bill. Related bills-Legislative action may be
occurring on one of these bills in lieu of or parallel to action on this bill H.R. 1665(113th), H.R.
4373 (Related) & H.R. 3501(Related)
Policy
What is the intent of the bill? (What problem does it hope to address, and what are its goals?)
Individuals who have been convicted of driving while intoxicated and driving under the
influence would have to provide a breath sample before the motor vehicle starts. This device
would be attached inside the vehicle. If individual registers over 0.08 the interlock device would
be engaged.
What are the core provisions of the bill?

What are the estimated costs associated with the bill?

Not specific but directs the Department of Transportation to withhold specified graduated
percentages of a states apportionment of federal aid highway funds FY 2018-FY2020
Do you think you can support this bill?
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Yes, I would___________________________________________________________________
What are the three strongest reasons you have to support or oppose the bill?
1. States will lose federal funds for highways if they participate.______________________
2. This is another tool to help save lives on the roads and highways____________________
3. It is a way to help those that are driving while impaired.___________________________
Politics
Is there any group or any legislators that oppose your position? Who are they?
1. One person, constituent 405395 opposed the bill________________________________
2. Initially no member of Congress opposed this bill._______________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
What are their most sound reasons for opposing your position?
1. The constituent stated it was ineffective in practice it which does nothing to prevent a__
habitable offender from driving a different vehicle without the device.______________
Does the bill have the support of the Leadership in the legislature?
The committee chair determines whether a bill will move past the committee stage. Again there
have been no roll call votes related to this bill.________________________________________
Do your representatives share your position on this issue?
Im not sure not sure they share my position._________________________________________
Have you educated them about your position?
No, but I will notify them because they can help support the bill especially State Senator David
Knezek (SOM) ________________________________________________________________
Do they sit on a committee that will deal with the legislation?
Yes, he sponsored SB 0596 through the Transportation Committee. Also, since the bill involves
the appropriations committee State Senator David Knezek would be involved as he has already
sponsored bills SB0456 OF 2015 and SB0447 OF 2015.