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MS HB376

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Stringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum speed limit on Interstate Highway System routes from 70 miles per hour to 75 miles per hour, subject to Mississippi Transportation Commission discretion.

  • Increases the maximum speed limit on controlled access highways with four or more lanes from 70 miles per hour to 75 miles per hour.

  • Maintains the default statewide speed limit of 65 miles per hour for other highways.

  • Allows governmental entities operating toll roads to establish maximum speeds up to 80 miles per hour on those facilities.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Speed limit; increase maximum for interstate highways and certain controlled access highways from 70 mph to 75 mph.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Highways and Transportation2/15/2013
Transportation1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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