5/6/09-HB1 was substituted for S344, which has moved to the governor.

3/13/09-A bill in the Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council would make failure to buckle up a primary offense.
Sponsored by Rep. Rich Glorioso, R-Plant City, HB1 would permit police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts. Existing state law allows police to pull over drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
For bill status, call 850-488-4371. In Florida, call 800-342-1827.

11/24/08-Rep. Rich Glorioso, R-Plant City, has prefiled a bill for the 2009 session that would make failure to buckle up a primary offense.
HB1 would permit police to pull over drivers in the state for not wearing their seat belts. Existing state law allows police to pull over drivers for not buckling up only after stopping a vehicle for another traffic violation, such as speeding or a bad taillight.
The 2005 federal highway funding legislation gives any state that adopts tougher seat-belt rules one-time grant money. The last chance for states to upgrade their seat belt law and access extra federal funding is Sept. 30, 2009.
Glorioso’s bill can be considered during the session that begins in March. An identical bill – S344 – also has been offered.
For bill status, call 850-488-4371. In Florida, call 800-342-1827.