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FL S1144

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2010

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Smith

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the first week of September as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week" in Florida
  • Names the legislation the "Ronshay Dugans Act"
  • Encourages the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation to educate law enforcement and the public about fatigue's impact on driving performance
  • Directs education efforts to emphasize research showing fatigue impairs driving ability as much as alcohol consumption
  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Driving Safety/Ronshay Dugans Act [CPSC]

Last Action

Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 971 (Ch. 2010-223)

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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