2016 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 144
BY SENATOR GARY SMITH
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request the Louisiana State Police to study the feasibility of regulating ignition
interlock device companies.
WHEREAS, ignition interlock devices can be a highly effective preventative
measure against driving while intoxicated arrests and result in a reduction in DWI
recidivism; and
WHEREAS, since 1993 the Louisiana State Police Applied Technology Unit has
been responsible for oversight of the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices Program
(BAIID); and
WHEREAS, best practices provide that, at a minimum, ignition interlock device
programs should monitor the activities of the manufacturers through the operations of their
individual service centers; and
WHEREAS, successful monitoring requires inspectors to visit each service center
and examine the facility to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, there are seven manufacturers and eighty-three installation locations for
ignition interlock devices in Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, oversight of the BAIID Program has been minimal and below the
standard established by the Association of Ignition Interlock Program Administrators due
to the state police applied technology unit's lack of adequate personnel, training, and
equipment; and
WHEREAS, the BAIID Program, if run in accordance with industry standards, has
the potential to be successful in reducing the number of intoxicated drivers on the roads and
highways in Louisiana and ensuring the safety of the people of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby urge and request the Louisiana State Police to study the feasibility of regulating
ignition interlock device companies.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report of the findings of this study be
submitted to the legislature no later than February 28, 2017.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Louisiana State Police Applied Technology Unit.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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