5/10/04-A measure that would have bumped up speeds on rural interstates in the state to 75 mph has died.
House lawmakers rejected the bill’s language effecting speeding tickets before the close of the session. The bill previously passed the Senate.
Speeding violations – which effect vehicle insurance rates – currently are noted on a driver’s record only if the driver were traveling at least 10 mph above the posted limit of 55 mph or more.
The House version would have kept the 10 mph buffer intact, but the Senate’s version narrowed the buffer to just 5 mph in 75 mph zones.

3/23/04-The House narrowly approved legislation March 23 that would bump up speeds on rural interstates in the state by 5 mph.
House lawmakers voted 64-61 in favor of the bill to raise the limit to 75 mph.
The measure, which passed the Senate last month, is headed back to the chamber for consideration of House changes to language on the effects of speeding tickets.
Speeding violations – which effect vehicle insurance rates – currently are noted on a driver’s record only if the driver were traveling at least 10 mph above the posted limit of 55 mph or more.
The House version would keep the 10 mph buffer intact, but the Senate’s version narrows the buffer to just 5 mph in 75 mph zones.
If both chambers agree on the bill’s final language, SB384 would be forwarded to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.

3/17/04-The House Transportation Committee voted March 16 in favor of a bill that would bump up speeds on rural interstates in the state to 75 mph.
The measure, already approved by the Senate, now heads to the full House for debate.
The current speed limit on separated, multilane highways outside cities is 70 mph. The bill – SB384 – wouldn’t change the 65-mph limit on urban interstates.
For bill status, call (785) 296-2149. In Kansas, call 1-800-432-3924.

3/4/04-The House Transportation Committee is reviewing a measure that would bump up speeds on rural interstates to 75 mph. The Senate previously approved the bill.
The current speed limit on separated, multilane highways outside cities is 70 mph. The bill wouldn’t change the 65-mph limit on urban interstates.
Under SB384, sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Les Donovan, R-Wichita, 80 mph would remain the speed at which a moving violation is reported to a driver’s insurance company.
For bill status, call (785) 296-2149. In Kansas, call 1-800-432-3924.

2/26/04-The Senate gave final approval to legislation Feb. 26 that would bump up speeds on rural interstates to 75 mph. The bill now heads to the House for consideration.
The current speed limit on separated, multilane highways outside cities is 70 mph. The bill wouldn’t change the 65-mph limit on urban interstates.
Under SB384, sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Les Donovan, R-Wichita, 80 mph would remain the speed at which a moving violation is reported to a driver’s insurance company.
For bill status, call (785) 296-2149. In Kansas, call 1-800-432-3924.

2/20/04-A measure approved Feb. 18 by the Senate Transportation Committee would boost the state’s speed limit for all vehicles on rural interstate highways to 75 mph. Currently, vehicles are permitted to travel up to 70 mph. The bill wouldn’t change the 65-mph limit on urban interstates.
Under the bill, 80 mph would remain the speed at which a moving violation is reported to a driver’s insurance company.
SB384, sponsored by Senate Transportation Chairman Les Donovan, R-Wichita, now heads to the full Senate.
For bill status, call (785) 296-2149. In Kansas, call 1-800-432-3924.