Bill Text: SC S0594 | 2011-2012 | 119th General Assembly | Comm Sub

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Bill Title: Expand size of temporary workzones

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-20 - Act No. 49 [S0594 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2011-S0594-Comm_Sub.html

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 7, 2011

S. 594

Introduced by Senators Grooms and Verdin

S. Printed 4/7/11--S.

Read the first time February 22, 2011.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 594) to amend Section 56-5-1535 of the 1976 Code, relating to driving in a temporary workzone, to expand the size of temporary, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/    SECTION    1.    Section 56-5-1536(A) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 56-5-1536.    (A)    A temporary work zone area is an area on or adjacent to a roadway identified by orange work zone signs or equipment with flashing lights, and the presence of workers on the scene."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.                /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

LAWRENCE K. GROOMS for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1535 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DRIVING IN A TEMPORARY WORKZONE, TO EXPAND THE SIZE OF TEMPORARY WORKZONES.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 56-5-1536(A) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 56-5-1536.    (A)    A temporary work zone area is an area on a roadway, or within twelve feet of a roadway, identified by orange work zone signs or equipment with flashing lights, and the presence of workers on the scene."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.