Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 6975 — AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF "ROLLING COAL".

Last action — FILE NO. 714

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This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment removes a provision that prohibited the installation of devices intended to create a visual exhibition of smoke, while maintaining a focus on the operation of a motor vehicle in a way that causes such emissions. It also specifies the intent behind the actions that result in smoke emissions, including causing harassment or creating hazards. This change clarifies the focus on the conduct of driving and its immediate effects on others, rather than the installation of devices to produce smoke.

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6975 January Session, 2017   *_____HB06975ENV___022317____* AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF "ROLLING COAL".
6975 January Session, 2017   *_____HB06975JUD___042617____* AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF "ROLLING COAL".
(2) No person shall:
(2) No person shall operate a motor vehicle in a manner that causes a visual exhibition of smoke that consists of the release of soot, smoke or other particulate emissions to the air and onto roadways, other motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians, with the intent to (A) cause a reasonable person to feel harassed, annoyed or alarmed, (B) obstruct or obscure any person's view of the roadway, other users of the roadway or a traffic control device, or (C) create a hazard to a motor vehicle operator, bicyclist or pedestrian.
(A) Install any device or equipment, including, but not limited to, any switch or button, that is intended to cause or facilitate a visual exhibition of smoke that consists of the release of soot, smoke or other particulate emissions to the air and onto roadways, other motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians, or (B) operate a motor vehicle in a manner that causes a visual exhibition of smoke that consists of the release of soot, smoke or other particulate emissions to the air and onto roadways, other motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians, in a manner that:
(i) Causes a reasonable person to feel harassed, annoyed or alarmed, (ii) obstructs or obscures any person's view of the roadway, other users of the roadway or a traffic control device, or (iii) creates a hazard to a motor vehicle operator, bicyclist or pedestrian.
Section 1 October 1, 2017 14-164c(a) ENV Joint Favorable Subst.
Section 1 October 1, 2017 14-164c(a) JUD Joint Favorable Subst.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 714

  2. TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  3. NEW FILE BY COMM. ON Judiciary

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 05/02/17

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Judiciary

  9. FILE NO. 46

  10. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 64

  11. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  12. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  13. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/13/17

  14. FILED WITH LCO

  15. Joint Favorable Substitute

  16. PUBLIC HEARING 0203

  17. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment

Sponsors

  • Charlie L.' b'Stallworth · Primary
  • Mary M.' b'Mushinsky · Primary
  • Joseph P.' b'Gresko · Primary

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • b'Stallworth, Charlie L.'
  • b'Mushinsky, Mary M.'
  • b'Gresko, Joseph P.'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (184)

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Who sponsors HB 6975?
HB 6975 is sponsored by b'Stallworth, Charlie L.', b'Mushinsky, Mary M.', and b'Gresko, Joseph P.'.
What is the current status of HB 6975?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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