H 229 - Primary Seat Belt Bill - Massachusetts Key Vote
James Murphy voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- House Bill Failed
- May 23, 2006
- Senate Bill Passed
- May 18, 2006
- House Bill Passed
- Jan. 19, 2006
- Introduced
- Jan. 26, 2005
Related Issues
Stage Details
Title: Primary Seat Belt Bill
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that allows police officers to issue a $25 ticket to anyone not wearing a seatbelt while driving a car or riding as a passenger, and at least 16 years old. This bill also allows police officers to issue a $25 ticket to the driver for each passenger between the ages of 12 and 16 riding without a seatbelt. Additionally, the bill prohibits police officers from inspecting or searching vehicles that were pulled over for seat belt violations.
Title: Primary Seat Belt Bill
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that allows police officers to issue a $25 ticket to anyone not wearing a seatbelt while driving a car or riding as a passenger, and at least 16 years old. This bill also allows police officers to issue a $25 ticket to the driver for each passenger between the ages of 12 and 16 riding without a seatbelt. Additionally, the bill prohibits police officers from inspecting or searching vehicles that were pulled over for seat belt violations.
Title: Primary Seat Belt Bill
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that allows police officers to issue a $25 ticket to anyone not wearing a seatbelt while driving a car or riding as a passenger, and at least 16 years old. This bill also allows police officers to issue a $25 ticket to the driver for each passenger between the ages of 12 and 16 riding without a seatbelt. Additionally, the bill prohibits police officers from inspecting or searching vehicles that were pulled over for seat belt violations.
Title: Primary Seat Belt Bill