2/9/05-A bill that would require all drivers in the state to slow down at night on major thoroughfares has died.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Erik Fleming, D-Jackson, failed to be reported out of the House Transportation Committee prior to the Feb. 1 deadline for House and Senate panels to report out bills and constitutional amendments originating in their chambers.
Under HB104, the Mississippi Transportation Commission would be permitted to decide which highways should have speeds dropped at night from 70 mph to 65 mph. Affected highways would see speeds remain at 70 mph during the day.

1/27/05-All drivers in Mississippi would be required to slow down at night on major thoroughfares under a bill in the House Transportation Committee.
HB104, sponsored by Rep. Erik Fleming, D-Jackson, would permit the Mississippi Transportation Commission to decide which highways should have speeds dropped at night from 70 mph to 65 mph. Highways affected by the proposal would see speeds remain at 70 mph during the day.
For bill status, call (601) 359-3719.