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Committee adopts substitute on handicap-parking enforcement after lengthy debate on penalties and proof
Summary
The committee adopted a substitute to SB94 and gave the bill a favorable report after debate over raising penalties for misuse of handicapped parking placards, enforcement tools (QR codes, expiration dates, photos) and concerns about overly harsh sanctions for intermittent conditions.
The Judiciary Committee adopted a substitute to SB94 and gave the bill a favorable report after extended floor debate on enforcement and penalties for misuse of handicapped parking placards.
Senator Nelson introduced the item and explained the substitute would increase penalties to deter abuse of reserved spaces. Committee members discussed whether to raise misuse from a class C misdemeanor (described in discussion as up to $500, community service and up to three months in jail) to a class B…
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