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MN HF3351

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joe Radinovich

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Allows severe weather spotters to operate motor vehicles equipped with up to two green identification lights while parked and performing official duties.

  • Green identification lights may be solid, flashing, oscillating, alternating, or rotating, and must meet commissioner of public safety requirements under section 169.65.

  • Requires severe weather spotters to carry an identification light certificate issued by a sheriff or chief of police upon completion of National Weather Service training or recognized severe weather identification organization training.

  • Directs the commissioner of public safety to establish a standard identification light certificate for severe weather spotters.

  • Amends flashing light prohibitions in Minnesota Statutes section 169.64 to clarify exceptions and update regulatory language.

Legislative Description

Severe weather spotter-operated vehicles; green lights provided.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Policy

4/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation Policy4/22/2014

Full Bill Text

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