Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works
May 7, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Room A-B
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised May 7, 2020, 8:38 am *
Revision Notes:
Added SB 421
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SCR35
MIZELL
TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT
- Requests DOTD to determine which of its assets are available for broadband internet lines and to implement a "Dig Once" policy allowing broadband internet operators to install cable in the ground.
SB50
MCMATH
TRAFFIC
- Prohibits use of a handheld wireless telecommunications device by a person when operating a motor vehicle upon any public roadway in this state. (8/1/20) (REF INCREASE LF EX See Note)
SB65
TALBOT
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
- Creates an exemption for members of the armed services to avoid a penalty for lapse of automobile coverage. (8/1/20)
SB102
FIELDS
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Prohibits OMV authorized third party vendors from requiring only cash for transactions and authorizes a convenience fee for credit and debit card transactions. (7/1/20)
SB244
SMITH
TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT
- Provides for legislative determination of priorities in the final construction program. (gov sig)
SB252
TROY CARTER
DRIVER EDUCATION
- Provides for driver education to include instruction relative to accessible parking and access aisles. (1/1/21)
SB421
PEACOCK
PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS
- Provides for additional rights and powers of certain port commissions regarding economic and industrial growth. (gov sig)
SB470
MORRIS
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Provides relative to warranty agreements and claims involving the transfer recreational vehicles. (8/1/20)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT