S 323 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires MVC to conduct unscheduled surprise inspections of certain school buses.

This bill (S 323) requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to conduct unscheduled surprise inspections of school buses in addition to scheduled inspections. It directly affects school bus operators (owners or day-to-day operators) by mandating at least two annual inspections per bus fleet - one scheduled and one surprise - along with emission checks during all inspections. Operators must maintain and provide records of bus maintenance, repairs, and driver compliance during these inspections. Violations, such as failing to provide records or withhold buses without 24-hour notice, incur fines of $50-$500 per violation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action May 6, 2024
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May 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
May 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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