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Safe passing bill passes Senate
From the folks at Bike Texas. …
The final version of the Safe Passing Bill, SB 488, was passed by the Texas House. On Monday, the Senate voted on it, and overwhelmingly voted to pass it.
That was the final step for the bill to complete in the Legislature. Now, it will be sent to Governor Perry, and we are cautiously optimistic that he will sign it into law. We will know the outcome by June 21, the last day the Governor can sign or veto bills.
Thank you all for your help and support so far. We will keep you updated on the bill’s progress.
I really hope Gov. Perry will sign this into law, but my next question is how will drivers know about it? Cycling organizations, advocacy groups and law enforcement should pull together and get the word out beyond the cycling community. It won’t do anyone much good if motorists speed along without a clue about the new three feet law.
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