MML's priority legislation allowing trained technicians to review speed camera images and issue citations met an important milestone by passing out of each chamber of origin by the crossover date. This keeps the bills on track for final passage.

SB 390, with the leadership of bill sponsor and Chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Will Smith, passed out of the Senate on February 18. An amendment was added on the Senate floor that defines "reasonable training." This amendment is seen as clarifying and should not materially impact the functionality of the legislation. 

The House cross-file, HB 343, was shepherded through the House of Delegates by bill sponsor and Chair of the Motor Vehicle and Transportation Subcommittee, Delegate Vaughn Stewart. In order to have the two bills move in the same posture, the bill was amended in subcommittee to mirror the Senate version. 

Since both versions passed their chamber of origin prior to the crossover date, the next step is that each will have a public hearing in the opposite chamber before being considered for a vote. As a reminder, while it is beneficial to have both bills move in identical form, only one needs achieve final passage in the opposite chamber to become law. 

For more information, please contact Bill Jorch: [email protected]