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Conference committee fails to advance contested speeding-fines amendment to House Bill 1298
Summary
A conference committee on House Bill 1298 debated new speeding fines, driver-point changes and a study of fees but two competing amendment proposals failed in tie votes after hours of discussion.
A conference committee on House Bill 1298 on Oct. 12 considered competing amendments that would change the state—ee schedule for speeding violations, add a study of the driver—itation point system and allow variable speed-limit signage and an 80 mph cap on some interstates, but two amendment proposals failed on tied roll calls.
The committee met to reconcile House and Senate versions of HB 1298 after lawmakers exchanged alternate amendment drafts. Chairman Koppelman said the House pproach "is basically $3 a mile with a minimum of a $20 fee," and that it included provisions on variable speed-limit signs, an 80 mph limit and a study of points and fees.
Why it matters: The proposals would change how speeding fines are calculated across posted speed bands, adjust the driver—s-license point schedule (subject to a…
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