Move Over or Slow Down Stationary Vehicle
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement that motor vehicle drivers take certain actions to mitigate the risk their vehicles present to stationary vehicles on the road.
Bill Summary:
The act requires a motor vehicle driver to move to one lane apart from a stationary motor vehicle when the stationary motor vehicle has its hazard lights activated, 2 lanes move in the same direction, and the driver is able to move to the lane apart. If a driver cannot move to be one lane apart from the stationary motor vehicle, the driver must slow down and drive at a safe speed.
APPROVED by Governor March 17, 2023
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023
NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Mandy Lindsay
Representative
Ron Weinberg
Senator
Jeff Bridges
Senator
Janice Rich
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2023 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 23-1123 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 23-1123, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
59
AYE
3
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2023 | L.001 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2023 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/16/2023 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/16/2023 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 03/15/2023 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/07/2023 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/06/2023 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/01/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/23/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
| 02/22/2023 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/21/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/17/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/14/2023 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/30/2023 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2023 | 19 | Move Over or Slow Down Stationary Vehicle |