State lawmakers filed a bipartisan effort Monday to reduce the standard to charge someone with driving under the influence, but there could be opposition on both sides of the aisle.
If approved, Senate Bill 5067 would make Washington the second state to lower its per se blood alcohol concentration, or BAC limit for driving, from .08% to .05%. Utah was the first, with its law taking effect in 2018, although others have similar provisions for people with prior convictions.
Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, proposed the measure for the upcoming legislative session, which will convene next month. Sen. Jim McCune, R-Graham, said he jumped on as a bipartisan sponsor, but despite that support, both anticipate opposition from their parties…