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• If it's a DWI, it will be a nominal amount. DWI: $750 to $1,500.
• If it's a DWI, it will be a nominal amount. DWI, 750 to 1,500.
• Our DWI rates have gone down, and this is one number I am very proud of.
• Two years ago, you didn't see one under 250 open DWI misdemeanor cases.
• We have 134 open misdemeanor DWI cases. That's almost cutting it in half in two years.

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• Unbelievably, Bailey had five prior Minnesota DWI convictions and another one in Wisconsin.
• From a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, 43% of those convicted of DWI in Minnesota
• According to the CDC, ignition interlocks reduce repeat DWI offenses by about 70% while installed.
• are to make things safer and easier for police officers when they need to impound a license during a DWI
• If someone has multiple DWIs, there must be serious, consistent consequences.

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• If you get arrested for DWI, you're going to go to jail because that's our new rules on no bond.
• and Representative, in some sense, that's true, but unless you come in and If you are arrested for DWI
• You can never get a DWI off your DMV record.
• They are still going to get charged with DWI. We call it DWI-impaired.
• So, SLD won't be overburdened, but I know that working with enforcement on DWI for many years, this is

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• The only thing in statute right now is that there is at least two hours of DWI prevention taught, and
• Do you know what year the state of New Mexico required a DWI section in that book?
• Required a DWI section in that book.
• It has very limited; there are more arrests, fewer convictions of DWI since 2016. We enacted that.
• instruction actually has affected a downturn in DWI.

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• DWI.
• DWI and DWI second are a huge number of the misdemeanor cases that we're talking about.
• It's petty theft, it's DWI.
• But the bulk majority of things we saw were DWI and assault family violence.
• I, it's a lot of, with DWIs especially, they're especially dangerous.

Bills: HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HB799, HB 1135, HJR15, HJR16, HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HJR15, HJR16

Keywords: family violence, global positioning monitoring system, victim resources, electronic monitoring, protective orders, magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, bail bonds, bail fund, charitable bail fund, nonprofit bail organization, public funds, local government spending, political subdivision, county, city, taxpayer lawsuit

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• DWIs. If you really look at the success in those statistics, maybe 1/3 of the cases.
• So we talk, the legislature discusses the legislature promotes reforms within DWI.
• Basically, I'll use DWIs as an example, and I know that perhaps at the misdemeanor level, I'm getting
• complaints in terms of 3rd DWIs being pled down to 1st DWIs, those kind of offers in terms of resolving
• , the misdemeanor DWI, uh, court in Santa Fe County.

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• 1996, the House has seen multiple sitting members, including current committee chairs, plead guilty to DWI
• And Senator Tou Xiong, then serving in the House, with two separate DWI convictions.
• /c><00:04:56.200> plead<00:04:56.440> guilty<00:04:56.840> to<00:04:57.080> DWI
• committee chairs, plead guilty to DWI committee chairs, plead guilty to DWI offenses<00:04:58.400
• the House, with two separate DWI the House, with two separate DWI convictions. convictions. convictions

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• If an Addison officer arrests someone for DWI and the suspect refuses to voluntarily provide a blood
• them to the jail in northern Tarrant County, book them in, type up a DWI blood search warrant, and drive
• As you know, in a DWI, time is of the essence, and obtaining the blood evidence as quickly as possible
• Whenever we have a DWI major accident, often the injured are transported to this hospital in Plano.
• While state law currently allows us to obtain a DWI blood search warrant, it doesn't allow us to actually

Summary: The committee heard and laid out a series of criminal justice bills, with public and invited testimony on restitution, juvenile justice, child abuse reporting, public-safety protections, organ trafficking, property fraud, disaster-response worker protections, fentanyl exposure, emergency data disclosure, insurance-fraud investigations, blood warrant execution, human smuggling, and TJJD advocacy access. Several measures drew support from prosecutors, clerks, law enforcement, utility companies, and victims who described real-world harms and delays in current law; opposition or caution came from civil-rights and advocacy groups on bills involving expanded criminal liability, data disclosure, and juvenile-facility access. Most bills were left pending after testimony, with the committee later voting out SB 127 favorably and placing it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1666 would streamline restitution payments for parole or mandatory supervision cases by requiring TDCJ to include victim information when forwarding payments, shortening the period before unclaimed funds go to the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund, and clarifying confidentiality and contact procedures; county clerks supported it as an efficiency measure. SB 2776 would let TJJD disclose certain information, with written consent, to support the Credible Messengers Program, and SB 127 would extend limitations periods for failure-to-report child abuse and concealment offenses, with testimony emphasizing delayed discovery of abuse and the need for accountability. SB 1980 would increase penalties for assaulting or interfering with peace officers, parole officers, and community supervision officers, and SB 456 would raise penalties for organ purchasing/trafficking and create a more specific criminal framework for the offense; both drew strong support from law enforcement and victims. The committee also heard SB 2611 on real property theft and deed fraud, which would create separate offenses for real property theft and fraud, add a ten-year limitations period, require criminal judgments to be filed in county property records, and expand restitution and title-clearing remedies. Witnesses described forged deeds, stolen church and family properties, and long, costly efforts to restore title; county clerks and prosecutors said the bill would help victims and streamline civil remedies. SB 482 would increase penalties for offenses against utility workers during declared disasters or evacuation orders, prompted by reports of threats and assaults during Hurricane Beryl; utility representatives said the bill is needed to keep mutual-aid crews coming to Texas. SB 1234 would add fentanyl to the endangerment statute for vulnerable people, while SB 816 would allow providers to disclose electronic data in immediate life-threatening situations; both drew support from prosecutors and criticism from civil-rights advocates concerned about overbreadth and liability protections.

Bills: HB82, HB143, HB145, HB160, HB222, HB430, HB445, HB490, HB603, HB619, HB670, HB672, HB763, HB773, HB781, HB810, HB874, HB981

Keywords: DWI, driving under the influence, vehicular homicide, penalties, criminal justice, inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, firefighters, law enforcement, medical expenses, dental expenses, disability benefits, domestic violence, domestic abuse, battery of a dating partner, domestic abuse battery, strangulation

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• Homicide by vehicle was a third degree felony whether committed by a DWI or reckless driving, and the
• In 2016, the legislature made DWI homicide and reckless driving homicide separate offenses and raised
• the DWI to a second degree felony and left reckless driving as a third degree felony.
• just gives both of them in that discretionary category, so we don't just have reckless when we have DWI
• But we separated DWI homicide and somehow that's a greater harm.

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• He said DWI fines are mandatory and need to be paid, and there are provisions for time payments, which
• /c><00:28:24.679> fees<00:28:25.880> fines<00:28:26.880> with<00:28:27.519> DWI
• between fines and fees fines with DWI between fines and fees fines with DWI cases<00:28:28.720><
• I'm a little concerned that those kind of people are also going to be charged with aggravated DWI, and
• and I don't think what we have in DWI and I don't think what we have in mind<01:17:46.600> with

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• Unbelievably, Bailey had five prior Minnesota DWI convictions and another one in Wisconsin.
• began looking into Minnesota DWI began looking into Minnesota DWI statutes<00:03:03.280> from
• in Minnesota were convicted of DWI in Minnesota were repeat<00:03:30.040> offenders.
• If someone has multiple DWIs, there must be serious, consistent consequences.
• We voted earlier today on a bill related to DWI and licenses.

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• voted on the bill on the floor the other day, about elevating the cost of getting reinstatement for DWI
• I mean, there's no exceptions in the bill to cover folks that are DWI that are taking advantage of this
• I don't want to give somebody a reward if their license was suspended for DWI, so we might need to talk
• This is a language cleanup bill that would ensure consistency with changes to the drug impairment and DWI

Summary: The committee met with four members present and approved the May 7, 2026 minutes. It then considered a series of transportation, motor vehicle, aviation, port, and memorial designation bills. Several measures were reported favorably, including HB 1086 on electronic titling and digital title transfers, HB 745 extending special tandem load permits, HB 1175 updating the definition of aerospace, HB 1108 creating a Homeschool Proud license plate, HB 722 changing reinstatement procedures so certain suspended licenses are restored once fees are paid, HB 1024 creating a Louisiana Democratic Party license plate, HB 1173 giving drivers on reinstatement payment plans a three-month grace period before late fees apply, and HB 98 imposing a $25 annual royalty fee on a retired legislators’ plate to help restore the Pentagon Barracks. HB 487, dealing with red-light overtaking and an added fine, and HB 1032, a technical cleanup bill aligning DWI/drug-impairment language, were also reported favorably. HB 1050, a CDL cleanup bill that adjusts age and testing provisions and removes outdated vision-waiver language, and HB 1192, creating a Louisiana Dental Hygienist Association plate, were approved as well. HB 989, which would have raised public license tag agent convenience fees, was supported by private tag agents but drew questions about fee parity and business impacts; it was reported favorably. A separate bill on driving school pricing and refunds was deferred and turned into a study resolution after the sponsor said more stakeholder discussion was needed. The committee also advanced several memorial and infrastructure measures. HB 401 designated the Lance Corporal Justin McLeese Memorial Bridge, with members speaking about his military service and sacrifice. HB 1081 moved the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission under the Office of Multimodal Commerce for administrative support while leaving port boards independent. HCR 63 created a task force to study whether certain active-duty military personnel could operate federally owned vehicles on state highways without a civilian license. HCR 69 urged priority improvements to the Interstate 12 corridor, especially the bottleneck and interchange areas near I-55, citing safety and evacuation concerns. SCR 58 asked DOTD to review public-private partnership practices, using the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge as a case study and focusing on lessons learned for future projects. HB 1001 designated a portion of U.S. 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway. HB 1218 named Highway 1090 the Lewis Pett Miramon Memorial Highway, with family members and supporters describing Miramon’s wartime service and role in building Slidell. HB 1172 designated a highway segment in memory of a 14-year-old hit-and-run victim, Kulin Carrier. One major policy bill, SB 514, was amended and reported favorably. It updates Louisiana’s aeronautics statutes, transfers responsibility for aeronautics activities and facilities from the DOTD secretary to the Office of Multimodal Commerce commissioner, and modernizes the law to align with federal aviation rules and new technologies, including advanced aviation and electric vertical takeoff and landing programs. Members asked about the lengthy amendments, fuel tax language, airport development reporting, and the Transportation Trust Fund, and the sponsor and DOTD explained that the changes were largely technical and intended to keep Louisiana eligible for federal aviation funding and compliant with current standards. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 1244, which would add a brain-injury designation to driver’s licenses and require law-enforcement training. The sponsor and advocates described how the designation could help de-escalate encounters and improve safety for people with brain injuries; the bill was reported favorably, with members noting it could also cover broader brain-injury conditions if medically certified. After that testimony, the committee adjourned without objection.

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• We need to make sure that the recidivism of DWI is also being taken into account for this.
• New Hampshire does not consider out-of-state DWIs and refusals.
• New Hampshire does not consider out-of-state DWIs and refusals.
• I open the public hearing for DWI, and they refuse that requested DWI, and they refuse that requested
• We cannot consider that for DWI there.

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• Let's consider how medical care is provided in the event of an accident due to DWI.
• individuals who are convicted of a DWI individuals who are convicted of a DWI the<02:42:44.399><
• in those cases accident due to DWI in those cases individuals<02:43:30.160> are<02:43:30.319>
• in the DWI Court diversion program struggle with paying for the comp assessment.
• The DWI Court diversion program struggle with paying for the comp assessment.

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• amendment on the floor with a couple of provisions on voluntary and involuntary withdrawals from the DWI
• amendment on the floor with a couple of provisions on voluntary and involuntary withdrawals from the DWI

Keywords: 1183, house

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• voted on the bill on the floor the other day, about elevating the cost of getting reinstatement for DWI
• I mean, there's no exceptions in the bill to cover folks that are DWI that are taking advantage of this
• Witness: I don't want to give somebody a reward if their license was suspended for DWI, so we might need
• This is a language cleanup bill that would ensure consistency with changes to the drug impairment and DWI

Bills: SCR58, SB309, SB514, HCR63, HCR69, HB401, HB487, HB722, HB730, HB745, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1024, HB1032, HB1050, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1218, HB1244

Keywords: SCR 58, Senate Concurrent Resolution, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3, public-private partnership contracting, Belle Chasse Toll Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge, toll bridge, tolling, tolls, transportation infrastructure, roads and highways, Plaquemines Parish, bridge project, toll fees, unauthorized charges, contract oversight, procurement

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• Same situation, similar situation with the DWI case where a... ...similar situation with a DWI case where
• We see it every day: people are being killed by DWIs.
• I can tell you many years ago when I started practicing law, DWIs were no big deal.

Summary: The House first established a quorum after a brief call of the board and then moved through messages from the Senate and committee reports. The chamber received a Senate refusal to concur on House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 994 and later voted to send the bill to conference. Members also reconsidered earlier actions on Senate Bill 1019, then adopted a substitute amendment that narrowed the bill to a smaller set of provisions, including a health-related addition on Lyme disease and alpha-gal, before third reading and passage by a vote of 105-32. The House then took up House Bill 1740, known as Melanie’s Law, a drunk-driving prevention measure. Supporters described the bill as a long-negotiated effort to strengthen penalties and ignition interlock requirements while preserving affordability protections for low-income drivers. Family members of Melanie Wonkham were recognized, and several members spoke in favor of the bill as a response to impaired-driving fatalities. The Senate substitute was adopted 143-2, and the bill was finally passed 144-2. Members also passed Senate Bill 1033, which combined Department of Natural Resources funding language with agriculture-related changes, including exemptions for certain farm trucks and cotton gin permitting and air-dispersion modeling requirements. Supporters said it would help keep state environmental programs solvent and better align Missouri rules with neighboring states, while some members raised concerns about future budget pressure and environmental impacts. The Senate substitute passed 134-9. The House then passed Senate Bill 916, which limits when contractors can be required to indemnify the state before or after work on public projects, with supporters saying it protects contractors from premature lawsuits while preserving liability for negligence; it passed 133-1. Finally, the House adopted and finally passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 21, which promotes Missouri participation in America 250 celebrations in 2026, and then adopted a conference committee report and finally passed Senate Bill 975 after brief debate. The chamber also announced upcoming committee meetings and then recessed, with plans to return later for additional Senate bills and conference reports.

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• to take the life of someone, but while committing another felony, which would have been his fourth DWI
• capital murder, aggravated kidnapping, trafficking of persons, aggravated sexual assault, and this adds DWI
• Let me see, DWI, flying while intoxicated, assembling or operating an amusement ride while intoxicated
• I was married previously to somebody who had a few DWIs and a drinking problem, and I repeatedly saw

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation

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• Same situation, similar situation, with the DWI case where a whole family was killed, leaving behind
• two children. ...with a DWI case where a whole family was killed, leaving behind two children.
• I can tell you many years ago when I started practicing law, DWIs were no big deal.
• DWIs were no big deal.

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