Arizona DUI Bill's Future Is Uncertain After Veto

Arizona DUI Bill (House Bill 2395) would have toughened penalties for operating a boat under the influence of alcohol, suspended the license of any motorist suspected of causing a fatal accident while intoxicated and resolved a sentencing conflict between two Arizona DUI laws passed last year.

The bill was vetoed last week by Arizona governor, Janet Napolitano. The governor objected to a provision that would have reduced to 6 from 12 months the time first-time offenders were required to have ignition-interlock devices on their cars. There are still a variety of ways to revive the Arizona DUI bill. One option is for lawmakers to remove the ignition interlock provision and send it back to the governor. They can also try to override the veto with a two-thirds vote in each chamber.

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