1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 697

File Code: Local Government - Bi-County Agencies
Sponsored By:
Prince George's County and Montgomery County Delegations
Entitled:
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority - Metro Transit Police - Expansion of Authority PG/MC 14-96

Synopsis:

Repealing the limitations on the jurisdiction of the Metro Transit Police; authorizing the Metro Transit Police to make arrests outside of transit facilities but within the transit zone under certain circumstances; authorizing Metro Transit Police to carry and use weapons under certain circumstances; requiring notice and public hearing procedures for the adoption of certain regulations; requiring certain jurisdictions to prosecute criminal violations of rules or regulations of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Legislative History

House Action
2/1
First Reading Judiciary
2/7
Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.
3/4
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ARRESTS
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
GUNS -see also- HUNTING
HEARINGS
JURISDICTION
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF
MASS TRANSIT -see also- BUSES, RAILROADS
NOTICES
RULES AND REGULATIONS
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 10-204 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available