SB 6683-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Establishes provisions relating to reporting information on routine traffic enforcement.

     Provides that, beginning January 1, 2001, every law enforcement agency in this state shall collect, and report quarterly, on forms provided by the department, the following information:  (1) The number of individuals stopped for routine traffic enforcement, whether or not a citation or warning was issued;

     (2) identifying characteristics of the individual stopped, including the race or ethnicity, approximate age, and gender;

     (3) the nature of the alleged violation that led to the stop;

     (4) whether a search was instituted as a result of the stop; and

     (5) whether an arrest was made, or a written citation issued, as a result of either the stop or the search.

     Directs the department to compile the information required and make an interim report to the legislature no later than January 1, 2002, and a final report to the legislature no later than July 1, 2003.

     Expires July 1, 2003.