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MS SB2754

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Parker

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $250,000 from the State General Fund to the Department of Public Safety for fiscal year 2017-2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018).
  • Funds designated for in-person training in standardized field sobriety testing (SFST), advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement (ARIDE), and drug recognition expert (DRE) procedures.
  • Training intended to help traffic safety officers detect impaired drivers and provide accurate testimony in court proceedings.
  • Requires that funds be spent only on in-person training and prohibits online training formats.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Appropriation; field sobriety training.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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