The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1305 concerning various motor vehicle issues, sponsored by Sen. Young and presented by author Rep. McMillin. The bill was drafted to improve on the changes made by HEA 1279-2014. The Committee took an amendment by consent that would continue the work to move the penalty provisions into the same statute as the substantive … [Read more...] about Various motor vehicle issues
Traffic
Mid-Session: Traffic Law
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
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