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MS HB1116

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Public Safety to publish the "Rules of the Road" in both English and Spanish in pocket-sized booklet form and make them available to law enforcement, agencies, and the public at no charge.

  • Mandates the written test for a driver's license include at least 10 questions relating to safe motor vehicle operation and be administered in both English and Spanish.

  • Requires the motorcycle endorsement written examination to be made available in both English and Spanish.

  • Allows the Department of Public Safety to continue offering electronic versions of the "Rules of the Road" accessible without charge to law enforcement, agencies, and the public.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Commissioner of Public Safety; require to publish "Rules of the Road" and drivers license tests in English and Spanish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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