Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00976 Compare Versions

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11 General Assembly Raised Bill No. 976
22 January Session, 2013 LCO No. 3242
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1212 January Session, 2013
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2424 AN ACT CONCERNING BUS IDLING.
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2626 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
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2828 Section 1. Subsection (b) of section 14-277 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2013):
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3030 (b) The operator of any school bus shall not operate the engine of any school bus for more than three consecutive minutes when the school bus is not in motion except (1) when the school bus is forced to remain motionless because of traffic conditions or mechanical difficulties over which the operator has no control, (2) when it is necessary to operate heating, cooling or auxiliary equipment installed on the school bus when such equipment is necessary to accomplish the intended use of the school bus, including, but not limited to, the operation of safety equipment, (3) when the outdoor temperature is below [twenty] thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit, (4) when it is necessary to maintain a safe temperature for students with special needs, (5) when the school bus is being repaired, [or] (6) when the operator is in the process of receiving or discharging passengers on a public highway or public road, or (7) when the operator is performing a safety inspection of the school bus before the operation of such bus.
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3535 This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
3636 Section 1 July 1, 2013 14-277(b)
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3838 This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
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4848 To clarify exceptions to the prohibition against prolonged school bus idling.
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5050 [Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets. Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.]