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AR HB1838

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

DeAnna Hodges

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds definitions for "public transit bus" (a bus operated by a public transit operator) and "public transit operator" (a state or local governmental entity providing public transit services) to Arkansas Code § 27-49-114

  • Requires drivers of vehicles to yield the right-of-way to public transit buses traveling in the same direction when the bus signals it is reentering traffic after stopping at a designated bus stop or to allow passengers to board or exit

  • Specifies that the right-of-way requirement does not relieve public transit bus drivers from their duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the roadway

Legislative Description

To Require That A Driver Of A Vehicle Yield The Right-of-way To A Public Transit Bus.

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE

4/4/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation4/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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