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House debate narrows on seat-belt safety bill; amendment passes and measure is circled
Summary
Representative Smith's House Bill 72, creating a self-funded seat-belt safety course and directing fines toward course costs and Medicaid, passed an amendment that narrows enforcement and was subsequently placed on the 'circle' calendar for further consideration.
Representative Smith introduced House Bill 72 on Feb. 6, saying the measure balances personal choice with accountability by offering a one-and-a-half-hour safety course and a fine scheme intended to be self-funding. "The safety belt course provided for in this bill is designed to present such a compelling case...that from that day forward, they will choose to wear their seat belts," Smith said during her presentation, recounting a family tragedy that she said informed the bill.
Under the bill as presented, the Department of Public Safety would establish and administer a safety-belt course. The sponsor explained that the first…
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