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Mr. Wheeler, I would be most appreciative if you would place <br />this subject on the agenda for the next•Commission meeting. <br />A resolution passed by the Indian River County Commission <br />'would be a strong show of local support to our legislators. <br />I am available to answer any questions or be of any assistance <br />to you in accomplishing this endeavor. This legislation is one <br />that will not cost the tax payer any additional burden and will <br />unquestionably have a positive impact on our young people. If <br />just one young life is saved, it has proved its merit. <br />I have 'attached a copy of Senate Bill 94 for your information. <br />The bill was slightly revised in Committee. House Bill 322 <br />provides that individuals who have completed a driver improve- <br />ment course will not have to take this four hour course. <br />Thank you for your consideration of this action. <br />Sincerely, <br />c6is Cioffi <br />Program Director <br />Commissioner Eggert discussed the difference between the <br />Senate and House Bill, noting that House Bill 322 allows people <br />who have taken Driver's Training Education to be exempted from <br />taking this course even though they do not receive any drug <br />training in the Driver's Education Course. She personally was in <br />favor of supporting the Senate Bill and requesting that the House <br />Bill be made similar to the Senate Bill so that everyone would <br />have drug training prior to driving. <br />Commissioner Scurlock raised a question as to the cost that <br />would be associated with such a program. <br />Chairman Wheeler agreed with the program but had a problem <br />with someone in his 60's retiring in Florida and then having to <br />go through a drug education program to get his Florida license. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the definition of "first time <br />driver" and how this is set out in the Senate Bill and in the <br />House Bill. Commissioner Eggert believed we should make it clear <br />that we support this program for a young first time driver as <br />opposed to older people coming in from out of state. <br />Assistant County Attorney Collins quoted the following <br />language set out in the Senate Bill: "The Department may not <br />issue a license to a person who has never been issued a driver's <br />license in any jurisdiction." <br />29 <br />APR 4 1989 <br />ElOOK /6 P$$GE 51 <br />