Proposed state DUI law changes have the hiccups

Two bills pertaining to alcohol consumption while driving are weaving their way down the highway in the Washington State Legislature.

Senate Bill 5037 would drop from five to four the number of driving under the influence infractions to finally be charged with a felony. And House Bill 1874 lowers the legal blood alcohol limit from the current .08 to .05.

At last check SB 5037 had moved to the House for consideration and HB 1874 never made it out of committee and its future for this session is uncertain.

The Cheney Free Press editorial board raises their glasses with a toast to where both piece...