2000 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 115

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Equipment and Inspections
Sponsored By:
Senators Ruben and Forehand
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Mandatory Seat Belt Use

Synopsis:

Expanding the application of specified mandatory seat belt requirements by prohibiting a person who is at least 16 years old from being a passenger in any seat of a motor vehicle unless the person is restrained by a seat belt; and limiting a police officer to enforcing a violation of mandatory seat belt use laws with respect to rear seat passengers only as a secondary action when the police officer detains a driver suspected of violating another provision of law.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/17
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/2
Hearing 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.
2/28
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Ida G. Ruben, District 20
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 22-412.3 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered