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HB0046

Handicapped Parking Space Size and Marking

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In one sentence

This law clarifies that the size of a handicapped parking space includes any adjacent cross-hatched access markings and signage.

What it does

  • Amends state law regarding handicapped parking spaces.
  • Specifies that handicapped parking spaces include signage.
  • Specifies that handicapped parking spaces include any cross-hatched handicapped vehicle access markings adjacent to the space.
  • Sets an effective date of July 1, 2012.

Who it affects

  • Government agencies that manage public parking.
  • Private property owners who place handicapped parking signs.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill text does not specify new physical dimensions for the spaces, only that adjacent areas are included in the definition of the space.

Plain language

Terms to know

Cross-hatched markings
Painted lines on the ground next to a parking space that indicate a handicapped vehicle access area.
Handicapped vehicle access
The area next to a parking space designated for vehicle access.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

HB0046 Bill No.: HB0046 Drafter: IDS LSO No.: 12LSO-0232 Effective Date: July 1, 2012 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0040 Chapter No.: CH0056 Prime Sponsor: Representative Vranish Catch Title: Handicapped parking-space size and marking. Subject: Clarifies the size and design of handicapped parking spaces. Summary/Major Elements: Specifies that handicapped parking spaces include any cross-hatched handicapped vehicle access areas that may be adjacent to the handicapped parking space.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

6 roll calls

H Did Concur 57-0-3-0-02012-03-07 · House57 yes 0 no
S Passed 3rd Reading 27-0-3-0-02012-03-07 · Senate27 yes 0 no
S08 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02012-03-02 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H Passed 3rd Reading 57-0-3-0-02012-02-28 · House57 yes 0 no
H08 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02012-02-17 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H08 59-1-0-0-02012-02-14 · House59 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
  2. Governor SignedHEA0040Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0040Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0040House
  5. Assigned Number HEA0040LSO
  6. H Did ConcurHouse
  7. H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
  8. S Passed 3rd ReadingSenate
  9. S Passed 2nd ReadingSenate
  10. S Passed CoWSenate
  11. S Amendments AdoptedSenate
  12. Amendment AdoptedSenate
  13. S Placed on General FileSenate
  14. S08 Recommended Amend and Do PassSenate
  15. S Introduced and Referred to S08Senate
  16. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  17. H Passed 3rd ReadingHouse
  18. H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
  19. H Passed CoWHouse
  20. H Amendments AdoptedHouse

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

HB0046HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by H08

HB0046SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by SCHIFFER