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OK HB2513

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Billy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. 2011, Section 11-1302 to clarify language regarding highway maintenance and construction zones in Oklahoma

  • Changes wording from "any vehicle" to "a vehicle" when describing the prohibition on driving through, under, over, or around traffic-control devices or barricades in closed highway areas

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing the Department of Transportation, counties, and cities to close highways that are flooded or under repair, maintenance, or construction

  • Preserves penalties for violations: misdemeanor with fines from $100 to $1,000, up to 30 days county jail, liability for damages, and potential court-ordered restitution for emergency response costs

  • Effective date of November 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; maintenance and construction zones; flooded highways; clarifying language; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Criminal Justice and Corrections

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Corrections2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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