5/28/03-The Legislature has killed a proposal to toughen the state’s seat-belt enforcement.
HB91A would have permitted police to pull over drivers who are not buckled up. Under current law, police cannot ticket drivers for seat-belt violations unless the driver is pulled over for another traffic violation.
In addition, the bill would have raised the fee for reinstating a suspended driver’s license, and would have raised other fees, including the renewal fee for a state identification card.
The House passed the bill 108-3 on May 15. However, the measure died in the Senate May 27.

5/22/03-The Legislature has taken up a proposal to toughen the state’s seat belt enforcement.
The House, in special session dealing with proposals not accomplished during the regular session, added the measure to a bill dealing with driver’s licenses.
HB91A would permit police to pull over drivers who are not buckled up. Under current law, police cannot ticket drivers for seat-belt violations unless the driver is pulled over for another traffic violation.
The bill raises the fee for reinstating a suspended driver’s license. It also raises other fees, including the renewal fee for a state identification card.
The House passed the bill 108-3 on May 15. The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration.
For bill status, call (850) 488-4371.