SB 567-FN (1996): requiring emergency vehicles to have blue lights and sirens on when speeding or disregarding rules of the road when responding to an emergency or for any other reason.

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SB 567-FN (1996)

requiring emergency vehicles to have blue lights and sirens on when speeding or disregarding rules of the road when responding to an emergency or for any other reason.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 8, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Barnes (SD17) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Rep. Dolan (Rock 12)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1996, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 8, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ1,P6
  • January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 09:00 RM102,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • February 7, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL FEB08 (VOTE 7-0)
  • February 8, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ6,P74

Laws It Would Change

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