5/2/05-Gov. Bill Owens has signed a bill to hike the fine for tossing containers of human waste along highways in the state to $500 from the current $35.
Road crews soon will begin posting signs at truck stops, along major highways and at rest stops warning of the increased penalty.
The new law, previously SB9, takes effect July 1.

3/24/05-The House voted 55-9 on March 16 to approve a measure that would hike the fine for tossing containers of human waste along highways in the state to $500 from the current $35.
Sponsored by Sen. Jim Isgar, D-Hesperus, the measure, dubbed “the pee bomb bill” by legislators, was unanimously approved by the Senate in late January.
SB9 now moves to Gov. Bill Owens for approval. For bill status, call (303) 866-3055.

1/26/05-The Senate unanimously approved a measure Jan. 25 that would hike the fine for tossing containers of human waste along highways in the state to $500 from the current $35.
SB9, sponsored by Sen. Jim Isgar, D-Hesperus, now moves to the House for consideration. For bill status, call (303) 866-3055.

1/21/05-The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a measure that would hike the fine for tossing containers of human waste along highways in the state to $500 from the current $35.
SB9, sponsored by Sen. Jim Isgar, D-Hesperus, now moves to the full Senate. For bill status, call (303) 866-3055.