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Committee backs reduced tint allowance for front windows; bill advances
Summary
The House Transportation Committee recommended do pass on House Bill 1340, which lowers the allowable tint darkness on driver and front-passenger side windows from 50% to 35%, after brief debate about officer visibility and safety.
The House Transportation Committee voted to recommend House Bill 1340 do pass after discussion about public safety and officer visibility.
Representative Martin moved the committee’s recommendation and Representative Johnston seconded. Representative Schotz said he opposed the change, saying he dislikes conditions “where you can't see a driver,” and said lowering allowable tint would make it harder to identify drivers from the front seat. Representative Koppelman and others described the change as a life-safety measure that improves the ability of officers and other drivers to see into a vehicle.
After brief discussion, the clerk took the role and the committee recommended the bill do pass. The committee named a bill carrier to take the measure to the floor.
Ending: The bill now proceeds to the House floor with a do-pass recommendation from the Transportation Committee.
