Texas

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6/24/07-SB125 died. However, similar efforts were signed into law.

4/25/07-The House Urban Affairs Committee approved a bill that is intended to make the use of red-light cameras less lucrative for local coffers.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB125 would cap fines for running red lights at $75 and require cities to share fines generated by the cameras with the state.
The bill would cap the statewide maximum fine at $75. Revenue from the fines would first pay for the costs associated with the cameras - about 40 percent of the money. The remaining funds would be split between the state and cities.
Cities would be required to use their share of the profits for public safety and traffic needs. The state would route its proceeds to the state fund to support trauma care and emergency medical services.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Calendars Committee on its way to the chamber floor. The Senate previously approved it.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

4/11/07-The Senate approved a bill that is intended to make the use of red-light cameras less lucrative for local coffers. It's been forwarded to the House for further consideration.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB125 would cap fines for running red lights at $75 and require cities to share fines generated by the cameras with the state.
The bill would cap the statewide maximum fine at $75. Revenue from the fines would first pay for the costs associated with the cameras - about 40 percent of the money. The remaining funds would be split between the state and cities.
Cities would be required to use their share of the profits for public safety and traffic needs. The state would route its proceeds to the state fund to support trauma care and emergency medical services.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Urban Affairs Committee.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

3/12/07-The Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee unanimously approved a bill that is intended to make the use of red-light cameras less lucrative for local coffers.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB125 would cap fines for running red lights and require cities to share fines generated by the cameras with the state.
The committee approved the bill after adding a provision that would cap the statewide maximum fine at $75 for first offenders. Revenue from the fines would first pay for the costs associated with the cameras - about 40 percent of the money. The remaining funds would be split between the state and cities.
Cities would be required to use their share of the profits for public safety and traffic needs. The state would route its proceeds to the state fund to support trauma care and emergency medical services.
The bill's next stop is the Senate floor.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

3/2/07-A bill in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security 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 John Carona, R-Dallas, SB125 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 House bill - HB1570 - is in the House Public Health Committee.