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Committee advances SB 95 to Judiciary after opponents voice enforcement concerns
Summary
SB 95, which would increase fines for operating vehicles or mopeds without a current certificate of inspection, was advanced to Judiciary following testimony from inspection providers warning against additional fines without enforcement clarity.
The committee voted to forward Senate Bill 95, which would create additional fines for operating a vehicle or moped without a current certificate of inspection, to the Judiciary Committee.
Moped Doctors and other inspection-industry witnesses testified in opposition or with concerns, arguing additional fines would burden operators and that enforcement and inspection procedures need clarification. The witnesses said the existing laws and enforcement tools should be exhausted before adding new penalties.
Given the industry concerns and questions about inspection protocols, the committee elected to pass SB 95 to Judiciary for additional legal review and to clarify implementation details.
