BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
HB 2044: Traffic law enforcement
Requiring the equitable enforcement of traffic laws.
Summary
- Declares an intent that law enforcement apply the traffic laws to all motorists equitably without preferential treatment as to a person's career, stature, or political affiliation. Declares an intent to not apply Article II, section 16 of the state Constitution, which exempts members of the legislature from being subject to any civil process during the legislative session, to traffic infractions.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Ross Hunter (D-48)
- Introduced
- February 15, 2005 in the House
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to the equitable enforcement of traffic laws;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Ross Hunter (D-48)
5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
HB 2044 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2044 (2025–26) Unexcused student absences
- HB 2044 (2023–24) Voter-approved property tax
- HB 2044 (2021–22) Ransomware protection
- HB 2044 (2019–20) Park district deannexation
- HB 2044 (2017–18) Homeless hosting/religious
- HB 2044 (2015–16) Emergency medical services
- HB 2044 (2013–14) Family leave insurance prog.
- HB 2044 (2011–12) Scratch ticket machines