HB 1167 (2004): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
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HB 1167 (2004)
requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 6, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. John L. Balcom (R - Hills 58) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 6, 2004, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Transportation
- January 6, 2004: Hearing Jan 6 10:30 RM203,LOB
- February 3, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Feb 19 (vote 12-0;CC)
- February 19, 2004: ITL Report Adopted
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 146 (2002): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
- HB 212 (2005): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.
- HB 458 (2017): relative to motorcycle headlamps.
- HB 1122-FN (2024): relative to lights on motor vehicles.