HB 678 -- Driving While Intoxicated

Sponsor:  Lipke (157)

This bill replaces references to the offense of "driving while
intoxicated" with the broader term "intoxication-related offense"
in several provisions for the purpose of determining punishment
or the number of prior convictions.  Intoxication-related
offenses include driving while intoxicated, driving with
excessive blood alcohol content, involuntary manslaughter with a
vehicle while intoxicated, assault of a law enforcement officer
with a vehicle while intoxicated, and driving under the influence
of alcohol or drugs in violation of a county or municipal
ordinance.

The bill also amends the provision regarding eligibility for a
driver's license by prohibiting the issuance of a license to a
person who has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter while
operating a vehicle in an intoxicated condition within a five-
year period.  Current law states no time frame.

The bill changes the community service requirements for driving
while intoxicated to 80 hours of community service, rather than
30 days.  The bill also requires that this community service be
completed within a six-month period.  The community service
required for persons convicted as persistent offenders is changed
from 60 days to 160 hours and must be completed within one year.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:12 am