School buses; requirement of safety belts. (HB2903)
Introduced By
Sen. Lionell Spruill (D-Chesapeake) with support from co-patrons Del. Dwight Jones (D-Richmond), Del. Brian Moran (D-Alexandria), and Sen. Roz Dance (D-Petersburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Safety belts in school buses. Requires school buses purchased by, or for use by, any school or school division on or after January 1, 2008, to be equipped with safety belts or safety belts and shoulder harnesses of types approved by the Superintendent of State Police. The Board of Education must adopt policies, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that all passengers, including the school bus driver, wear belts or harnesses or both whenever the bus is in motion. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2007 | Committee |
| 01/10/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 072619512 |
| 01/10/2007 | Referred to Committee on Education |