2/3/10-A bill has died that sought to deter anyone foolish enough to throw objects from an overpass with the threat of a felony.
Sponsored by Rep. Bryant Clark, D-Pickens, HB813 remained in the House Transportation Committee past the deadline to advance to the full chamber, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill called for anyone convicted of throwing objects onto a roadway that resulted in a vehicle being struck to be fined $5,000 and/or get five years in prison.

1/22/10-A bill in the House Transportation Committee seeks to deter anyone foolish enough to throw objects from an overpass with the threat of a felony.
Sponsored by Rep. Bryant Clark, D-Pickens, HB813 calls for anyone convicted of throwing objects onto a roadway that resulted in a vehicle being struck to be fined $5,000 and/or get five years in prison.
For bill status, call 601-359-3719.