Transportation Committee

Senator Judy Ward, Chair

Transportation Committee

Senator Judy Ward, Chair

Joint public hearing on improvements to Pennsylvania’s ignition interlock law

Senate Transportation Committee and House Transportation Committee

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 9 a.m.

Hearing Room 1, NOB


Agenda

9:00 a.m.: Welcoming Remarks

     • Senator Judy Ward, Chair, Senate Transportation Committee
     • Senator Marty Flynn, Democratic Chair, Senate Transportation Committee
     • Rep. Ed Neilson, Chair, House Transportation Committee
     • Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, Republican Chair, House Transportation Committee

9:15 a.m.: Panel #1

     • Chase Glasser, Board Member, Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment Coalition* – Testimony
     • Anonymous – Testimony

9:45 a.m.: Panel #2

     • Honorable Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOT – Testimony
     • Kara Templeton, Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services, PennDOT
     • Dios Arroyo, Director of Driver Licensing, PennDOT
     • Honorable Michael Barrasse, Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas – Testimony

10:45 a.m. Closing Remarks

*At 11:30 a.m., the SAFE Coalition will hold a press conference in the East Wing Rotunda to
demonstrate ignition interlock.

Additional Testimony Received

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
National Transportation Safety Board

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