Key Votes
SF 51 - Seat Belt Law Violations - Key Vote
Wyoming Key Votes
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Family
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Legislation - Bill Failed (House) (21-35) - Feb. 22, 2011
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (19-11) - Jan. 24, 2011 (Key vote)
Title: Seat Belt Law Violations
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that increases the penalty for not wearing a seat belt.
Highlights:
-Increases the penalty for not wearing a seat belt from $25 to $75 (Sec. 1).
-Authorizes any local body with the authority to enact traffic laws to exempt certain individuals from this act including, but not limited to, individuals participating in parades (Sec. 1).
-This act is effective July 1, 2011 (Sec. 2).
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 11, 2011
Title: Seat Belt Law Violations
