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SF 1144

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; establishing a
crosswalk safety education account; appropriating
money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section
169.21, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 169.21, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Crosswalk violation fines; special account;
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (a) Of the fines collected for violations of
subdivision 2, 25 percent must be deposited in the state
treasury and credited to the general fund. Twenty-five percent
is credited to the local unit of government that prosecuted the
violation resulting in the fine. Fifty percent must be
deposited in the state treasury and credited to a special
account to be known as the crosswalk safety education account.
new text end

new text begin (b) Money in the special account is appropriated to the
commissioner of public safety to be used to advance crosswalk
safety education by developing and distributing crosswalk safety
education materials; creating and placing advertisements in mass
media and on billboards; making grants to local units of
government and law enforcement agencies to implement pedestrian
safety activities and provide increased signage and crosswalk
markings; and otherwise enhancing education about and
enforcement of pedestrian safety laws.
new text end