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MS HB1331

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Henry Zuber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 63-3-615 to allow any person to witness and report violations of school bus stop laws, rather than limiting reports to law enforcement officers or school bus drivers.

  • Maintains existing penalties: first offense fined $350-$750 or up to one year imprisonment; second or subsequent offense within five years fined $750-$1,500 or up to one year imprisonment plus 90-day driver's license suspension.

  • Establishes rebuttable inference that the registered vehicle owner committed the violation if the actual driver is not identified, with exceptions for rental or leasing companies that can provide rental/lease agreements.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

School bus overtakings; provide that all may report.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Education2/12/2018
Transportation1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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