House. Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety Committee
Dates
- Existence: 1963 - 1967
biographical statement
The Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety Committee is the precursor to the Transportation Committee, which addresses the concerns and needs of the Commonwealth's roads, highways, bridges, waterways, ports, rail and air. The Committee generally deals with topics such as the conditions/construction of bridges and roadways in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, school buses, high speed rail, port authorities and public transportation. They also deal with transportation safety issues including automobile insurance, speeding and speed limits, driving under the influence and/or while intoxicated and driver education programs. Environmental concerns including emissions, alternative fuels and public transportation alternatives are discussed in nearly every session.
Its name originated as Highways (1931 - 1967). An additional committee was added called Motor Vehicles (1937 - 1962). Motor Vehicles became Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety (1963 - 1967). Then in 1968, Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety split into two: Highway Safety (1968 - 1969) and Transportation (1968 - Present). Highway Safety only lasted one session before becoming Transportaion Safety (1970 - 1971), which also lasted only one session. The remaining committee, Transporation is the committee still in existance.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety Committee
The minute book of the Committee provides information about attendance, votes, meeting topics, resolutions, bills, and other items discussed or covered during the Committee meetings between 1961 and 1968.