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| Legislative News: | 06/11/09 - | CS/CS/SB1100 - signed by Governor, new wording: 316.2085 Riding on motorcycles or mopeds. The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and may not be adjusted or capable of being flipped up. No device for or method of concealing or obscuring the legibility of the license tag of a motorcycle shall be installed or used. |
| 06/05/09 - | CS/SB2282 - Passed, restricts fees for "first responder" services | |
| 05/27/09 - | ABATE awarded Safety money from the State of Florida | |
| 05/24/09 - | Summary Report - Read | |
| 04/09/09 - | Welcome & Agenda Summary for the Freedom Ride - 2 pages |
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| 04/01/09 - | ABATE Accepts Senate Version SB968 |
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| 03/24/09 - | HB1479 Amended to correct tag problem | |
| 03/02/09 - | Thank You Letter to Representative Evers for his support and filing of Stiffer Penalties Bill - HB1161 | |
| 02/26/09 - | Flyer for distribution Freedom Ride - 09 |
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| 02/14/09 - | MRF Report shows Stimulus Bill Favorable to those purchasing a new bike - LINK | |
| 02/07/09 - | General Email Notice to All - LINK | |
| 02/07/09 - | NCHRP Report - on motorcycle highway safety - 178 pages | |
| 01/29/09 - | Thank You Letter to Senator Garcia for his support and filing of Stiffer Penalties Bill - SB968 | |
| 01/27/09 - | CS/SB 40a - Signed by Governor Re-assigns use of motorcycle funds from MSF programs to DHSMV funding and still available for improvement and awareness programs |
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| 01/27/09 - | CS/SB 12a - Signed by Governor Allows for increases in fines in many areas for ALL motor vehicles primarily to provide additional revenues to the court system |
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| 01/26/09 - | SB968 Filed by Garcia STIFFER PENALTIES BILL - Link |
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| 01/15/09 - | CS/SB 40a - Passes House and Senate Now before the Governor - PDF file |
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- Repeal / Ammend new motorcycle license tag law. REPORT |
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968 - Provides that a person who is convicted of a moving violation that causes or contributes to causing serious injury to or the death of a person riding a motorcycle commits a misdemeanor offense. Requires that the offender pay a specified fine, serve a minimum period of incarceration, and attend a driver improvement course. Requires the court to revoke the person's driver's license for a specified period, etc. 1161 - Similar
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172 - Prohibits the use of a cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle except when using a headset or hands-free device. Provides exemptions. Provides a penalty. Provides for enforcement only as a secondary offense.
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112 - Prohibits the use of a cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school zone. Provides an enhanced penalty.
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212 - Prohibits certain persons from using an electronic wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle. Provides for enforcement and penalties. Provides for a point assessment against the driver's license.
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212 -Requires a law enforcement officer who has a reasonable suspicion that a person was driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle when it was involved in an accident that may have caused or contributed to the death of a human being to require that the person submit to a blood test to determine the alcoholic content thereof or the presence of specified substances, etc.
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Current National Issues |
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House Bill 6908
Passed in the House September 23rd, 2008 Bill Expired & Dead The HIPPA Correction Act is expected to be reintroduced in the future |
Health Insurance Restrictions and Limitations Clarification Act of 2008 Expired and Now Dead |
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HB 1 - Safety Belt Law Enforcement - LINK
SB 344 - Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law - LINK
Staff Analysis of 2007 House Bill 11
The 2007 Version of the Seat Belt Bill
Interesting Reading of Last Year's Analysis - Highlighted Version