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Bill > H0610
ID H0610
ID H0610Amends existing law to provide for an increased fine for a first violation of overtaking a school bus and misdemeanor penalties for second and subsequent violations.
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Introduced
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Passed
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 49-1422, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR OVERTAKING AND PASSING A SCHOOL BUS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN MONEYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase the fine for a first-time offense of overtaking a stopped school bus from $200 to $300. It also establishes misdemeanor penalties, including a fine of $600 to $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail, for second and subsequent offenses within 5 years. The bill also directs the funds from fines in excess of $100 to a new "school bus camera fund" to be used for school bus stop arm software, equipment, and training to enforce these provisions, with oversight from the State Department of Education. The bill also declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 25, 2024 Session Law Chapter 190 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/26/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0610/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0610.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0610SOP.pdf |
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