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MS HB596

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bill Kinkade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-3-519 of Mississippi Code to authorize county sheriffs to use radar speed detection equipment with board of supervisors approval
  • Sheriffs may deploy radar only on public roads, streets, or highways under county board jurisdiction for maintenance and construction that are located outside incorporated municipality limits
  • Maintains existing radar use authorization for Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, municipal law enforcement in municipalities with 2,000+ population, and campus police at institutions with 2,000+ enrolled students
  • Prohibits Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol from setting up radar within municipalities having a population exceeding 15,000 according to the latest federal decennial census
  • Takes effect July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Radar; authorize use by sheriffs.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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