1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 555

CHAPTER NUMBER: 674 File Code: Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous Prior Year Introduction As: HB 721/94 - CGM
Sponsored By:
Delegates Bozman, Kagan, and Malone
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Operation of Sound Amplification System - Noise Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the driver of a motor vehicle from operating, or permitting the operation of, a sound amplification system in a specified manner under specified conditions; excluding authorized emergency vehicles, public utility vehicles, and sound amplification systems used to request assistance or for advertising, parades, or political or special events; and providing that a violation is a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $50.

Legislative History

House Action
1/29
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
Hearing 2/11 at 1:15 p.m.
3/3
Favorable with Amendments Report by Commerce and Government Matters
3/4
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/6
Third Reading Passed (82-46)
3/30
Returned Passed
5/22
Signed by the Governor Chapter 674
Senate Action
3/7
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
3/12
Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
3/31
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
4/1
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/2
Third Reading Passed (32-15)
Sponsored by:
Delegate K. Bennett Bozman, District 38
Delegate Cheryl C. Kagan, District 17
Delegate James E. Malone, Jr., District 12A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DISTRICT COURTS
JURISDICTION
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
NOISE
PENALTIES
RADIO
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 4-401 )
Transportation
( 21-1122 , 27-101 )

Documents:

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

Amendments:
House
Number: 406355/1 (PDF) Offered on: MARCH 4, 1997 at: 10:36 Status: Adopted