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State lawmakers won't be repealing a new requirement for interlocks on the vehicles of all those convicted of drunken driving.

A bill that would have partially repealed the month-old law died Wednesday when a compromise could not be worked out between supporters and foes before the Legislature disbands for the year.

Existing laws mandated the devices on vehicles of multiple offenders and those convicted of extreme driving under the influence of alcohol, meaning a blood- alcohol content of at least 0.15.

The new law extends that requirement to anyone convicted of DUI, a figure that includes anyone with a BAC of 0.08 or higher.

Foes sought repeal, saying the original vote was based on misinformation.

Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that will provide greater benefits to employees injured in work-related accidents.

State law entitles injured workers to two-thirds of what they were earning. But payments currently are capped at $1,600 a month. HB 2195 increases the amount over the next two years to $2,400.

After that, there would be automatic adjustments linked to increases in the state's average wage. The bill now goes to the governor.

The Senate killed legislation Wednesday designed to tighten the circumstances under which a minor could get an abortion without parental consent.

State law allows a minor to petition a court for an exemption from the consent requirement by arguing she is mature enough. Judges also may approve an abortion if it is determined that, mature or not, terminating the pregnancy would be in the girl's best interest.

HB 2641, which had been approved by the House, sought to specify factors a judge may use to determine a girl's experience, perspective and judgment, as well as to consider whether the girl has explored other options and the extent to which she has weighed the consequences of each option.