Bus engine idling; allows all counties, cities, and towns power to adopt ordinances limiting. (HB885)

Introduced By

Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville)

David Toscano (D-Charlottesville)
Served: 2006–

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Bus idling; local ordinances. Extends to all counties, cities, and towns the power presently granted to Arlington County to adopt ordinances limiting bus engine idling.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Video

Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/14/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/07/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/08/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/13/2008, 02/13/2008, 02/25/2008, 02/26/2008, 02/26/2008, 02/28/2008, 02/28/2008, 02/29/2008 and 03/06/2008.

Comments

Anton writes:

"The provisions of this section shall not apply to school buses or public transit buses."

Who exactly is this supposed to effect, and what possible impact can it have if these two are exempt?