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Committee advances bill to raise fine for passing stopped school bus to $250
2639256 · March 14, 2025
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Summary
The committee gave House Bill 1294 a due‑pass recommendation to increase the penalty for passing a stopped school bus with red lights to $250; proponents cited enforcement camera evidence and public safety concerns.
Senators in the Transportation Committee voted to give House Bill 1294 a due‑pass recommendation after discussing evidence that motorists frequently ignore stopped school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms.
Senator Rummel moved for a due pass on the bill, which raises the…
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