S.E.A. 479, P.L. 123 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a person who commits a Class A misdemeanor or a felony by failing to comply with the duties of the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident commits a separate offense for each person whose serious bodily injury or death is caused by the person's failure to comply with those duties. Provides that it is a Level 4 … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle related offenses
Traffic
Traffic amnesty program
H.E.A. 1268, P.L. 18 Effective: March 29, 2017 Urges the Legislative Council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of studying a traffic amnesty program to permit certain persons owing unpaid traffic fines, or who may be required to pay a fee for driver's license reinstatement, to obtain a reduction in the amount owed or amount payable. The full law is available at: … [Read more...] about Traffic amnesty program
Transportation of agricultural commodities
H.E.A. 1447, P.L. 154 Effective: §§4-6 effective January 1, 2016; §§1-3 effective July 1, 2017 Provides that definition of "farm product" does not include: (1) lumber; (2) logs; (3) wood chips; (4) bark; or (5) sawdust. Modifies the definition of "overweight divisible load". Provides that an owner of a "carrier, shipper, or other party" may not cause or knowingly permit a vehicle to: … [Read more...] about Transportation of agricultural commodities
Motor vehicle related offenses
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 479 on motor vehicle related offenses sponsored by Reps. Young, Steuerwald, May, and Washburne. Rep. Young presented the bill, which provides that a person who commits a Class A misdemeanor or a felony by failing to comply with the duties of the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident commits a separate offense for … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle related offenses
Certifications concerning breath tests
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 37, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald and Rep. Ober, on certifications concerning breath tests. The bill authorizes the Department of Toxicology to use its website to publish its certifications of breath test operators, equipment, and chemicals and its approved techniques, and would allow the Internet certifications to be admitted as … [Read more...] about Certifications concerning breath tests