Introduced
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To establish that a person (truck driver) violating hazardous waste transport regulations would be guilty of civil infraction with a maximum fine of $500, while a person or company that knowingly or willfully violated the regulations would be subject to criminal penalties of up to one year in prison, and a fine of $500 per violation. The current law, which was passed in reaction to the terrorism threat, gives law enforcement officials no discretion when faced with minor or unintentional violations that should warrant civil fines only.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify that the bill requires a state civil fine, even though the relevent regulations are federal.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To establish that a person (truck driver) violating hazardous waste transport regulations would be guilty of civil infraction with a maximum fine of $500, while a person or company that knowingly or willfully violated the regulations would be subject to criminal penalties of up to one year in prison, and a fine of $500 per violation. The current law, which was passed in reaction to the terrorism threat, gives law enforcement officials no discretion when faced with minor or unintentional violations that should warrant civil fines only.
