HELENA — The Senate is endorsing a bill to let police require repeat drunk drivers to submit to a blood alcohol content check.
Senate Bill 42 would let police obtain warrants to require blood or breath tests for repeat offenders when they have probable cause of that person driving while intoxicated.
Republican Sen. Jim Shockley of Victor said his bill will let police obtain electronic warrants from the field to stop serious offenders from finding a way around drunk driving laws.
The bill was endorsed Wednesday by a 35-14 vote.
Also Wednesday, the Senate gave final approval to a bill to create a drunk driving classification called "aggravated DUI" that makes new punishments for repeat offenders. The bill will be transferred to the House.
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