HB 3174
Increases the fee paid for alcohol and drug screening specialists.
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Support
96%
Oppose
4%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 3174 increases the fee paid to alcohol and drug screening specialists in Oregon. The bill adjusts the maximum payment for a screening interview required of indigent defendants under Oregon law. It also expands the use of funds from the Intoxicated Driver Program Fund to cover more DUI-related services for those who cannot afford them. Furthermore, the bill allows individuals who are not Oregon residents to receive treatment outside of the state.
Key provisions
- Increases the fee paid to alcohol and drug screening specialists.
- Sets a maximum payment of $100 per indigent defendant for a screening interview.
- Expands the use of funds in the Intoxicated Driver Program Fund.
- Allows for out-of-state treatment options for non-residents.
Who is affected
- Alcohol and drug screening specialists
- Indigent defendants
- Oregon residents
- Non-resident individuals seeking treatment
Notable changes
- Adjusts the payment rate for alcohol and drug screening specialists.
- Expands the scope of the Intoxicated Driver Program Fund.
Fiscal impact
The bill will increase state spending on alcohol and drug screening services and DUI-related programs, potentially impacting the Intoxicated Driver Program Fund.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bill 3174 agree that increasing the fee for Alcohol and Drug Screening Specialists (ADSS) from $150 to $250 is necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of critical services supporting DUII diversion and treatment compliance. They argue that the current fee does not adequately cover the costs associated with ADSS responsibilities, including conducting screening assessments, submitting treatment referrals, and monitoring treatment compliance. The proposed increase will enable the ADSS to maintain quality of services, reduce recidivism in Oregon, and support the workload and associated costs of ADSS responsibilities, ensuring funding for critical services that facilitate communication between courts, treatment providers, and the Oregon Health Authority.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of the new provision in HB 3174 argue that allowing Alcohol-Drug Screening Devices (ADSS) to access funds from the Intoxicated Driver Program Fund (IDPF) would divert resources away from the program's primary purpose, which is to support individuals with impaired driving offenses. They contend that duplicating existing assessments through ADSS screening costs would not only be unnecessary but also potentially harmful, as it could lead to a lack of incentive for individuals to undergo more comprehensive assessments. By allowing ADSS to access IDPF funds, opponents fear that the program's effectiveness in addressing impaired driving issues would be compromised, and the fund's resources would be squandered on redundant testing methods.