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MS HB707

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mark Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 63-3-519 to authorize sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to use radar speed detection equipment on county public roads, streets, and highways outside incorporated municipalities upon majority vote approval by the county board of supervisors.

  • Excludes interstate highways from radar use authorization.

  • Requires fines collected from radar enforcement to be deposited into a segregated highway and bridge special fund to be appropriated by the Legislature exclusively for maintenance, reconstruction, and repair of existing highways and bridges through the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Radar; authorize sheriffs and deputies to use on county roads outside municipalities with supervisors' approval.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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