and
and

JOINT RESOLUTIONS

(1)     Legislative proposals on drunk and drugged driving;

(2)     The role of the judiciary in combating drunk and drugged driving;

(3)     Drug testing;

(4)     Juvenile arrests as they relate to drunk and drugged driving;

(5)     Modernization of equipment used to combat drunk and drugged driving;

(6)     Modes of training to enable law enforcement officers to detect drug use;

WHEREAS, It is advisable to add two additional members to serve on the Task Force
to represent certain interests whose aid is essential for solving the problem of drunk and
drugged drivers; and

WHEREAS, The problem of drunk and drugged driving is complex and requires
further study and evaluation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the current
Task Force on Drunk and Drugged Driving continue to function; and be it further

RESOLVED, That one representative from the Restaurant Association of Maryland
with knowledge of available server training programs and one representative from the
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House
and the President of the Senate in addition to the members of the Task Force currently
serving; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Task Force is charged with continuing its examination of:

(1)     Methods to increase the effectiveness of the remedies currently available
for combating drunk and drugged driving;

(2)     Remedies developed by other states and jurisdictions to deal with the
problem of drunk and drugged drivers;

(3)     The feasibility of giving a single executive agency responsibility for
administering and coordinating efforts to deal with the problem of drunk and drugged
driving; and

(4)     The identification and funding of costs associated with improving
equipment and facilities used in preventing and detecting drunk and drugged driving; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That the Task Force continue to develop recommendations that will
change or add to current laws and recommendations dealing with drunk and drugged
driving; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Task Force report its findings and recommendations to the
General Assembly by December 31, 1989; and be it further

RESOLVED, That staff for the Task Force continue to be provided by the
Department of Legislative Reference; and be it further

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