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Makes failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle a primary offense
SB 116
Sponsored by: Committee on Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation
BILL STATUS: Feb. 24, 2009- Passed in Senate (Yeas: 12, Nays: 9). In Assembly Committee on Transportation. May 16, 2009- Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.3, no further action allowed

Under existing law, a citation for not wearing a seatbelt in a motor vehicle is issued only if the vehicle is stopped or the person is arrested for another offense. This bill allows for the issuance of a citation for failure to wear a seatbelt even absent of any other conduct.

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Revises provisions relating to occupational safety and health
SB 288
Sponsored by: Senator Maggie Carlton
BILL STATUS: Approved by the Governor, Chapter 216. Effective Oct. 1, 2009

Across the state, citizens are becoming highly concerned that Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has not been effectively enforcing state workplace safety laws. That is why Sen. Maggie Carlton introduced Senate Bill 288. This legislation would remove OSHA from the Department of Business and Industry and make the Board responsible for the enforcement of work safety and health laws. The bill would also require employees and contractors to complete occupational safety and health training.

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