VA SB698 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-31 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (14-Y 25-N)

Summary

Motorcycle helmets. Provides for a $25 civil penalty for the conviction of a motorcyclist who fails to wear a helmet. At present, a violation is a traffic infraction and punishable by a fine of up to $250.

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Title

Motorcycle helmets; penalty for failure to wear a helmet.

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History

DateChamberAction
2008-01-31 Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (14-Y 25-N)
2008-01-30 Senate: Read second time and engrossed
2008-01-29 Senate: Passed by for the day
2008-01-28 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
2008-01-24 Senate: Reported from Transportation (10-Y 4-N 1-A)
2008-01-16 Senate: Referred to Committee on Transportation
2008-01-16 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 084838293

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