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MS HB335

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Stringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum speed limit on interstate highways from 70 miles per hour to 75 miles per hour, with the Mississippi Transportation Commission retaining discretion to set speeds up to this new maximum.

  • 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 baseline speed limit of 65 miles per hour for general highway operations.

  • Preserves the authority of governmental entities operating toll roads to establish their own speed limits, capped at 80 miles per hour.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

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

3/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Highways and Transportation2/17/2015
Transportation1/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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