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HSB 127Died when the session ended · February 13, 2019

HSB 127

Topics:Transportation

Same legislation: HF 387

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 14, 2019
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 5, 2019
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 13, 2019
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 12, 201994–1
  5. Done: Senate committeeApril 2, 2019
  6. Done: Passes the SenateApril 18, 201949–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorApril 29, 2019
  8. Done: Signed into lawMay 3, 2019

HF 387 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 387, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 387 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

307 prohibits the driver of a motor vehicle from following another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway. However, certain vehicles are subject to more specific limitations.308 prohibits the driver of a motor truck or a motor vehicle drawing another vehicle, when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district, from following within 300 feet of another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle.

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309(2) requires a person pulling or towing by motor vehicle another vehicle in a convoy or caravan to maintain a distance of at least 500 feet between the units of the convoy or caravan.309(2), and strikes the associated penalty provisions.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed1

House subcommittee

Named February 5, 2019. On February 7, 2019 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.309§321.482A§805.8A

Repeals§321.308

How the Code works2

Lobbying

1 for · 0 against · 8 undecided · Who →

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