H7638

Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.

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Rhode Island H7638 amends pedestrian right-of-way law to align fines with traffic offense adjudication schedule.

Rhode Island H7638 modifies the state's general law concerning the right-of-way of pedestrians. It updates the penalties for violations to reference the schedule of fines for traffic offenses, specifically aligning with § 31.41.1-4. This change ensures consistency in the fines imposed for pedestrian right-of-way violations. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Sponsors

DDDI
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

1 Absent

D

Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 24

House

Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence