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MS SB2903

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Walter Michel

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that local authorities complete an engineering and traffic investigation before establishing speed limits on streets, county roads, and intersections within their jurisdictions
  • Allows boards of supervisors and municipal governing authorities to determine speed limits based on their judgment of what is reasonable and safe, without mandatory investigation first
  • Maintains the minimum speed limit floor of 15 miles per hour for any locally-established speed limits
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Corrections to establish speed limits on correctional facility roads based on road conditions, traffic conditions, or security considerations
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Cities and counties; remove requirement that engineering/traffic investigation be completed before establishing speed limits.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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