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MS HB1331
Bill
Status
2/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
School bus overtakings; provide that all may report.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/27/2018