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2011 Senate Bill 819: Restrict diesel idling
  1. Introduced by Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D) on November 10, 2011, to prohibit heavy diesel trucks (over 8,500 pounds) from idling more than five minutes within a one hour period, or 15 minutes for loaded buses (or 30 minutes for ones waiting to unload), with certain exceptions, subject to fines of up to $500. Rather than the fine revenue going to public libraries as in other traffic violation laws (intended to prevent local governments and police agencies from using enforcement to raise revenue), it would instead go to local governments. Also, the measure could be enforced by local volunteer “parking officers”.
    • Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on November 10, 2011.

Comments

Re: 2011 Senate Bill 819 (Restrict diesel idling )  by .45fan on December 22, 2011 

So I guess this liberal wants us to die in the winter? Not all of us can afford an APU.



Re: 2011 Senate Bill 819 (Restrict diesel idling )  by gypsy on December 14, 2011 

Apparently, inhaling diesel exhaust also gives one the power to see into the future.



Re: 2011 Senate Bill 819 (Restrict diesel idling )  by TaterSalad on December 13, 2011 

 The old cradle to grave routine that progressives/ liberals and communists love to resite.  Typical liberal BS!  Same as your beloved Obamacare.........which by the way......is coming to a very short conclusion.



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