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ID H0197

ID H0197
Amends existing law to revise the penalties for city and county ordinances and to prohibit the issuance of certain orders and proclamations.


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Introduced
02/16/2021
In Committee
02/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

INFRACTIONS -- Amends existing law to revise the penalties for city and county ordinances and to prohibit the issuance of certain orders and proclamations.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise the penalties for city and county ordinances. Specifically, it lowers the maximum fine for violating a county ordinance from $1,000 to $25, with escalating fines for repeat offenses. Similarly, it limits city ordinances to a maximum $25 fine, again with higher fines for subsequent violations. The bill also prohibits cities and counties from circumventing these penalty provisions by issuing orders or proclamations that carry misdemeanor penalties. The purpose is to reduce the potential punishments for violating local government ordinances.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration (on 02/17/2021)

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