HB 212 (2005): requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.

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HB 212 (2005)

requiring any driver to have headlights on when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 2005 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2005, 9:50 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • January 26, 2005: Hearing Jan 26 9:50 RM203,LOB
  • February 3, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Feb 9 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 9, 2005: ITL MA

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 1167 (2004): 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.

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