Edge was also critical of provisions in the bill that he said would punish drivers who request a hearing to challenge the revocation of their license, as well as a measure that would shift the burden of proof to the license holder to prove their innocence.

The punishment would double for drivers who request an administrative hearing if their license is revoked, Edge said.

David said Tuesday that her staff is rewriting portions of the bill that have drawn concerns.

“Some of the language that was in there would not have stood up to judicial scrutiny,” David said. “I think the bill will be much better before it is run on the floor of the Senate.”

The overall goal of the bill aims to make sure first-time offenders “aren’t basically financially ruined for the rest of their lives,” while focusing resources on those with serious substance abuse issues, David said.

“We’re trying to change behavior positively and save lives while we do it,” David said.

Also during the news conference, Edge’s law firm announced it had joined with an Oklahoma City firm in filing a lawsuit that takes two state agencies to court again over DUI breath test rules enacted last year.