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ID S1329

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 49-2426 to reorganize exemptions for state vehicle markings, consolidating requirements for Idaho State Police, Department of Health and Welfare, and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections vehicles used for official business or investigations.

  • Requires at least 90% of Idaho State Police patrol vehicles to be marked with "State of Idaho" and department name in lettering at least 1.5 inches high.

  • Removes language requiring the Great Seal of Idaho on the governor's personal service vehicles, instead permitting unmarked vehicles for the governor's personal use.

  • Amends Section 49-2427 to exempt vehicles used for traffic enforcement purposes from paint stripe and identification requirements, while still requiring lighting equipment.

  • Establishes that other state departments, agencies, or entities seeking to use unmarked vehicles for confidential investigative purposes must obtain written permission from the Idaho State Police director based on a finding of good cause.

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.

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Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules

2/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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