HOUSE FILE 79

BY  LYKAM and TJEPKES

A BILL FOR

An Act concerning a study of the unlawful use of persons with disabilities parking spaces.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

   Section 1.  PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES VIOLATORS —— STUDY AND REPORT.  The department of transportation shall conduct a study relating to the unlawful use of persons with disabilities parking spaces, with the purpose of addressing the fraudulent use of persons with disabilities parking placards, registration plates and stickers, and parking cones. The department may invite interested parties to participate in the study, including but not limited to representatives from the department of human services, the department of public safety, law enforcement agencies, the business community, and the general public. On or before December 1, 2011, the department shall issue a report to the general assembly containing the results of the study and recommendations to reduce the abuse of persons with disabilities parking privileges.
EXPLANATION
   This bill requires the department of transportation to conduct a study relating to the unlawful use of persons with disabilities parking spaces, specifically addressing the fraudulent use of persons with disabilities parking placards, registration plates and stickers, and parking cones. The department is required to report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly on or before December 1, 2011.