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Transportation Committee

HB 2270

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Brief Description: Adjusting stop signal requirements for school buses.

Sponsors: Representatives Dolan, Thai and Wylie; by request of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Brief Summary of Bill

Modifies the specifications of stop signals that school buses must be equipped with such that they must meet or exceed federal standards.

Hearing Date: 1/23/20

Staff: Beth Redfield (786-7140).

Background:

Every school bus and private carrier bus shall be equipped with a stop signal upon a background not less than 14 x 18 inches displaying the word "stop" in letters of distinctly contrasting colors not less than 8 inches high.

Summary of Bill:

The specific height of the letters in the word "stop" is removed and a requirement to meet or exceed federal standards is added.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.