Bill No. Bill Title Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Sponsor(s) HB 1305 Various motor vehicle issues 1/22/15 Do Pass –A 1/26/15 Engrossed –A 1/27/15 Passed 98-0 Young, M.; Steele … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Traffic Law
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Various motor vehicle issues
The House Roads and Transportation Committee heard HB 1305 concerning various motor vehicle issues authored by Rep. McMillin. Rep. McMillin explained that this bill was a product of a workgroup of judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and the BMV to refine the provisions of Title 9 impacted by HEA 1279-2014. The Committee adopted some amendments by consent. The amended bill would a … [Read more...] about Various motor vehicle issues
Passenger restraint systems
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1011, authored by Rep. Torr, on passenger restraint systems. Rep. Torr introduced this bill explaining that it repeals the current provision that failure to comply with safety belt laws and child passenger restraint system laws does not constitute fault or contributory negligence. The bill also prohibits the admission of evidence of failure to … [Read more...] about Passenger restraint systems