H.R. 7 Enrolled

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
RESOLUTION
2004 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: Dana C. Love

LONG TITLE
General Description:
This resolution of the House of Representatives urges state and local law enforcement to
arrange for blood alcohol content level tests for individuals suspected of driving under
the influence.
Highlighted Provisions:
This resolution:
. urges state and local law enforcement and prosecution agencies to review the
established law regarding the use of required evidence collection in driving under the
influence cases;
. urges state and local law enforcement and prosecution agencies to develop rules,
policies, and procedures for DUI cases that are in balance with the rights of an
individual under the Constitution of the United States; and
. urges state and local law enforcement and prosecution agencies to offer consistent
statewide training to law enforcement officers and prosecutors.
Special Clauses:
None

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the state of Utah:
WHEREAS, driving under the influence continues to be a significant threat to the public
safety in Utah and throughout the United States;
WHEREAS, according to the 2003 DUI Best Sentencing Practices Guidebook,
published by the Utah Sentencing Commission, judges should be aware of the Blood Alcohol

Content (BAC) before imposing sentence; and
WHEREAS, The First Annual DUI Report to the Utah Legislature indicates that in Utah
in 2003, 1,850 individuals suspected of driving under the influence refused to submit to a blood
alcohol content level test:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the state
of Utah urges state and local law enforcement and prosecution agencies to review the established
law regarding the use of required evidence collection in DUI cases and develop rules, policies,
and procedures in balance with the rights of an individual under the Constitution of the United
States.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives urges state and local
law enforcement and prosecution agencies to offer consistent statewide DUI training to law
enforcement officers and prosecutors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to each law
enforcement and prosecution agency in the state of Utah.

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