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MS HB1313
Bill
Status
Failed
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Scott Bounds
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AI Summary
- Increases minimum fine for first offense of unlawfully overtaking a stopped school bus from $350 to $500 and maximum fine from $750 to $1,000
- Increases minimum fine for second or subsequent offense within 5 years from $750 to $1,000 and maximum fine from $1,500 to $3,000
- Maintains existing requirement that drivers stop at least 10 feet from a school bus when red lights are flashing or stop sign is extended
- Adds 90-day driver's license suspension for second or subsequent offense conviction, enforced by the Commissioner of Public Safety
- Effective July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
School bus; increase penalties for unlawfully overtaking.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/17/2020
Full Bill Text
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