2009 Senate Bill 980

Mandate flashing lights for commercial snowplows

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To require commercial snow removal vehicles to have oscillating or rotating amber flashing lights, and reverse alarms (back-up beepers).

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Jan. 20, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 3, 2010

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 4, 2010

Passed in the Senate 29 to 7 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 4, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 16, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 2, 2010

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom Pearce (R-73)

The amendment passed by voice vote