Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the bill passed both chambers, but the last action listed is 'Senate Recommitted,' which suggests further legislative steps may be required before final enactment.
HB638: Rules for MARTA Transit Lanes in Atlanta
This bill changes state law to stop non-transit vehicles from stopping or parking in designated transit lanes within the City of Atlanta.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the O.C.G.A. regarding MARTA rules.
- Prohibits motor vehicles that are not transit vehicles from stopping in designated transit vehicle lanes.
- Prohibits motor vehicles that are not transit vehicles from parking in designated transit vehicle lanes.
- Applies these restrictions specifically to areas within the City of Atlanta.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this new rule.
Who It Names or Affects
- Drivers of private motor vehicles operating in the City of Atlanta.
- The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).
Terms To Know
- O.C.G.A.
- Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the collection of state laws in Georgia.
- MARTA
- Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, the public transit system for the region.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text provided does not list specific penalties or fines for breaking this rule.
- No effective date is listed in the official metadata or summary.
- The source material mentions an automatic repeal provision but does not specify when that repeal takes effect.