HB43

Generally revise motor vehicle traffic regulation laws

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Montana HB43 revises motor vehicle traffic regulation laws for consistency and clarity.

Montana HB43 amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated to revise motor vehicle traffic regulation laws. Key changes include reorganizing definitions applicable to traffic regulation laws under Title 61, Chapter 8, into one section; revising certain definitions; defining "paved shoulder"; and providing for shoulder inclusivity for operating bicycles, yielding to emergency vehicles, and meeting or passing a school bus. The bill also specifies conditions for removing abandoned vehicles and outlines penalties for violations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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19 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 29, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Highways and Transportation Hearing

Jan 13, 2025

3:00 PM

House Transportation Hearing

History

Mar 27, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Mar 27, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Mar 18, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President