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ID S1254

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Vehicles under control of the Idaho State Police used for traffic enforcement or to enforce laws need not be marked with "State of Idaho" lettering, provided at least 90% of Idaho State Police vehicles remain marked as required.

  • Motor vehicles under control of the Department of Health and Welfare and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections are exempt from standard state vehicle markings when used for official state business and law enforcement purposes.

  • Other state departments, agencies, or entities must apply in writing to the Idaho State Police director for permission to use unmarked vehicles for confidential investigative purposes, with permission granted only upon written approval and a finding of good cause.

  • State Police vehicles used for traffic enforcement are exempt from the identification stripe requirements in section 49-2427 but must still display blue or white lighting as required.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain government vehicles exempt from certain markings; and to revise a provision regarding lighting on Idaho State Police vehicles.

MOTOR VEHICLES

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules

2/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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