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SD 3233

Northwestern District Attorney OUI Deterrent Trust Fund FY25 annual report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Requires Northwestern District Attorney to annually report on OUI Deterrent Trust Fund spending and outcomes for fiscal year 2025 to track drunk driving prevention effectiveness.

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Bill Summary · SD 3233

Legislative bill overview

SD 3233 requires the Northwestern District Attorney's office to submit an annual report for fiscal year 2025 detailing the activities and outcomes of an OUI (Operating Under the Influence) Deterrent Trust Fund. The bill establishes reporting requirements to track how funds designated for DUI prevention and enforcement are being allocated and utilized.

Why is this important

OUI enforcement and prevention directly affect public safety by reducing drunk driving incidents and related fatalities. Annual reporting creates accountability for how specialized funding is spent and allows legislators and the public to assess whether deterrent programs are effectively reducing impaired driving in the Northwestern District.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of reporting requirements - Unclear what specific metrics, data points, and outcomes must be included in the annual report, which could create compliance inconsistencies
  • Resource allocation - Questions about whether the trust fund receives adequate resources compared to other districts or whether reporting burdens create administrative overhead
  • Effectiveness measurement - Difficulty in establishing clear causation between specific fund expenditures and measurable reductions in OUI incidents or recidivism rates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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