2/14/07-A bill has stalled in the Senate that would have prohibited all law enforcement agencies in the state from setting traffic ticket quotas.
The Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee failed to approve the measure - HB255 - on a 2-2 vote. Three members of the committee were absent for the vote on the House-approved bill that also would apply to complaints and warning notices.
2/7/07-The House voted 38-35 to approve a bill that would prohibit all law enforcement agencies in the state from setting traffic ticket quotas. The protection also would apply to complaints and warning notices.
Sponsored by Rep. Neil Hansen, D-Ogden, HB255 has been forwarded to the Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (801) 538-1029.
1/25/07-The House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee voted 5-4 to approve a bill that would prohibit all law enforcement agencies in the state from setting traffic ticket quotas. The protection also would apply to complaints and warning notices.
HB255, sponsored by Rep. Neil Hansen, D-Ogden, has been forwarded to the House floor for further consideration.
For House bill status, call (801) 538-1029.
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