3/28/07-A bill that would limit the amount of revenue municipalities may receive from red-light cameras is on the move in the House.
Sponsored by Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Houston, HB1570 has been routed from the House Public Health Committee to the House Urban Affairs Committee.
The bill would limit cities to the amount "sufficient for the maintenance and operation of the camera system." Extra revenue cities earn off the cameras would be put into a state fund to support trauma care and emergency medical services.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

3/2/07-A bill in the House Public Health Committee would limit the amount of revenue municipalities may receive from red-light cameras. Cities would be limited to the amount "sufficient for the maintenance and operation of the camera system."
Sponsored by Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Houston, HB1570 would route extra revenue cities earn off the cameras into a state fund to support trauma care and emergency medical services.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
An identical Senate bill - SB125 - is in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee.