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AR HB1567

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Richard Womack

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • School buses purchased new or leased for use in Arkansas on or after January 1, 2024, must be equipped with alternating red warning lights as specified under Arkansas Code § 27-51-1002(c)(1)(C)

  • Alternating red warning lights shall operate only when buses are actively loading or unloading school children, not at other times

  • Alternating red warning lights must be placed on both the front and back of school buses

  • Warning lights must be positioned at a height determined by the state board to align with the line of vision of motor vehicle operators within passing distance of a school bus

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Placement Of Identification And Safety Devices On A School Bus.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/7/2023

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