2003 House Bill 4495

Introduced in the House

April 1, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Edward Gaffney (R-1)

To require handicapped van-accessible parking spaces in a new or resurfaced parking lot to be painted blue with diagonal stripes. New parking spaces, curb cuts, and access aisles would have to conform to national standards.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 20, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 27, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. John Gleason (D-48)

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 28, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Transportation