A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6734; text: CR S6730)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 913 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution that expresses support for the goals and ideals of establishing a National Move Over Law Day. The resolution was submitted in the Senate and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent on November 21, 2024. The resolution falls under the policy area of Transportation and Public Works and aims to promote awareness and observance of laws requiring motorists to move over or slow down when approaching stationary emergency vehicles or other specified vehicles on roadways.
S.Res. 913 is a Senate resolution supporting the establishment of a National Move Over Law Day to raise awareness about move over laws, passed unanimously but is non-binding and has since expired.
- The resolution supports the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day to promote public awareness of move over laws.
- It was agreed to by unanimous consent in the Senate without amendments, indicating broad support.
- The resolution is non-binding and does not create any enforceable legal requirements or allocate funding.
['Motorists and drivers who are encouraged to comply with move over laws', 'Emergency responders and roadside workers who benefit from increased motorist awareness and safety', 'Transportation safety organizations and public safety advocates']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not mandate any specific actions or funding, which may limit its practical impact.', 'The resolution does not specify any enforcement mechanisms or oversight related to move over laws.', 'No detailed implementation plan or federal coordination is included.']
The resolution was introduced and passed in the Senate during the 118th Congress as a symbolic measure to promote awareness of move over laws, which are typically enacted and enforced at the state level. The unanimous consent passage suggests bipartisan agreement on the importance of the issue. The resolution has since expired and does not have the force of law.
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['Increased public awareness of move over laws could lead to improved compliance and enhanced safety for emergency responders and roadside workers.', 'State and local governments might use the resolution as a basis for promoting or strengthening their own move over laws or public safety campaigns.']
The resolution does not include detailed legislative text or funding provisions, limiting transparency on implementation or oversight. Its non-binding nature means it serves primarily as a symbolic gesture rather than a policy mandate. Tracking the impact of such resolutions on actual state-level law enforcement or public behavior requires additional data beyond the resolution itself.
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