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Committee deadlocks on darker front‑window tinting after law‑enforcement warning
Summary
After an industry demonstration and testimony from the state police, the committee split on HB 1178’s proposal to allow 35% visible‑light transmittance for front‑side windows; an initial 8–8 tie and a subsequent failed ITL left the bill moving to the House floor with no committee recommendation.
The House Transportation Committee heard testimony and viewed samples on House Bill 1178, which would change the permitted darkness of front‑side vehicle windows to a 35% visible light transmittance (VLT) standard. Industry representatives demonstrated sample films and argued the change would provide heat and glare reduction without producing limo‑dark windows; they emphasized that modern cruiser spotlights enable officers…
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