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Introduced
01/21/2017
01/21/2017
In Committee
02/17/2017
02/17/2017
Crossed Over
01/28/2017
01/28/2017
Passed
02/19/2017
02/19/2017
Dead
Vetoed
02/19/2017
02/19/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE CODE REQUIRING VEHICLE DRIVERS TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO A TRANSIT BUS THAT IS DISPLAYING A YIELD SIGN; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS.
AI Summary
This bill requires vehicle drivers to yield the right of way to a transit bus that is displaying a yield sign. The bill defines key terms like "transit bus" and "public mass transit operator," and establishes that a violation of this law is a penalty assessment misdemeanor. The bill also amends sections of the Motor Vehicle Code related to definitions and penalty assessments for various traffic violations. The effective date of the bill is July 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
[LD 34] Passed Senate (38-3) Pocket veto by the Governor. (on 02/19/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=349&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/final/HB0349.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0349.pdf |
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