• First-time DWI offenders would be required to use breath-assisted ignition systems or face license suspensions of six months to one year.
• A second offense could result in a two-year suspension unless drivers installed the ignition system.
• Blood-alcohol limits of 0.15 percent could trigger enhanced administrative sanctions, down from the current 0.2.
• Offenders would pay full costs, about $100 per month.
PATRICIA LOPEZ
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