5/20/08-HB649 was vetoed by Gov. Tim Kaine.

1/31/08-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee would repeal fees charged to “bad drivers” in the state. The House previously approved it.
HB649 is sponsored by Rep. Clarke Hogan, R-South Boston.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

1/24/08-The Senate voted 22-18 to approve a bill that would allow police to pull over drivers for not wearing their seat belts. It now moves to the House for further consideration.
Sponsored by Sen. Patricia Ticer, D-Alexandria, HB649 would allow for primary enforcement of the state’s seat belt law. Currently, law enforcement in the state can issue seat-belt citations to drivers only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding.
Failure to buckle up would continue to be a $25 fine. No points would be added to driver’s licenses, and insurance companies wouldn’t be notified.
This bill is awaiting assignment to committee.
For bill status, call (804) 698-7410. In Virginia, call 1-888-892-6948.

1/23/08-House lawmakers voted 95-2 Tuesday, Jan. 22, to approve a bill that would repeal fees charged to “bad drivers” in the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Clarke Hogan, R-South Boston, HB649 now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

1/21/08-The House Transportation Committee voted 21-1 to approve a bill that would repeal fees charged to “bad drivers” in the state.
Sponsored by Rep. Clarke Hogan, R-South Boston, HB649 is awaiting further consideration on the House floor.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.