Authorizes the city of Cranston to issue not more than $8,000,000 general obligation bonds and temporary notes for the design, construction, repair, rehabilitation and improvement of streets, sidewalks and bridges in the city.
This bill extends the authorization for "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic cameras in New Jersey from January 2027 to January 2030. It allows state and local governments to continue using these sensors to detect vehicles that block intersections, provided the systems are approved for accuracy and can capture license plate images. The legislation maintains existing rules that prohibit using the collected data for tracking individuals or selling information to third parties, while also restricting private company payments to equipment fees rather than revenue sharing.
This bill amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to raise the threshold for declaring a vehicle a total loss from 80% to 85% of its actual cash value. The legislation also adds specific provisions requiring insurers to honor consumer requests to pay directly to chosen rental car companies, auto body shops, and restoration companies up to $5,000. Additionally, the bill mandates that insurers use complete, industry-recognized repair manuals and software systems when assessing vehicle damage and requires licensed appraisers for vehicles with damage exceeding $2,500. These changes directly affect insurance companies, policyholders, and repair facilities by establishing clearer standards for claims handling and vehicle repair processes.
HB 7437 extends the expiration date for "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic violation detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030. This bill does not change how the systems operate or who can use them, only delays the deadline for discontinuing the technology. The systems monitor vehicles running red lights at intersections to prevent blocking crosswalks and are used by state and local governments. Municipalities and the state Department of Transportation directly benefit from this extension, allowing continued use for three more years.
Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.
Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,000,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, repair and equipping of streets and sidewalks.
Authorizes the city of Pawtucket to issue not more than $2,500,000 general obligation bonds and notes to finance the improvement and replacement of road safety infrastructure and traffic control devices.
SB 3326 authorizes the City of Pawtucket to issue up to $3,000,000 in bonds and notes to fund a street repaving project for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The bill outlines how the city can sell these bonds, manage the resulting funds, and use the money specifically for repaving streets and covering related issuance costs. It also permits the city to issue temporary notes to cover expenses before the final bonds are sold and provides rules for investing any unspent funds. This legislation directly affects the city's financial operations and infrastructure maintenance plans without changing broader state laws.
Restores law enforcement discretion, allowing officers to issue a verbal warning when appropriate or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious cases where a child is left unattended in a motor vehicle.
Restores law enforcement discretion, allowing officers to issue a verbal warning when appropriate or pursue misdemeanor or felony charges in more egregious cases where a child is left unattended in a motor vehicle.
