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MS HB1034

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weathersby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to use radar speed detection equipment on county public roads, streets, and highways located outside incorporated municipal limits.

  • Radar use by sheriffs is restricted to roads under county board of supervisors jurisdiction for maintenance and construction.

  • Maintains existing radar authorization for municipal law enforcement in municipalities with population of 2,000 or more, and in municipalities over 15,000 population on federally designated highways.

  • Maintains existing radar authorization for college and university campus police forces on campuses with more than 2,000 enrolled students.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Radar; authorize sheriff and deputy sheriffs to use on county roads to enforce speed limits.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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