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Senate advances school‑zone safety bill after debate over costs and local roles
Summary
The Senate moved House Bill 32 (School Zone Safety Act) to third reading after floor debate about a $500,000 one‑time appropriation for flashing lights and local responsibility for crossing guards and enforcement. Senators discussed penalties, local fiscal burdens and program scope.
The Senate put House Bill 32, the School Zone Safety Act, on the third‑reading calendar after extended debate on floor about funding, fines and local implementation.
The bill would require uniform school‑zone signage and flashing lights, define school‑zone segments for enforcement and increase penalties for speed violations in designated zones. Sponsor…
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