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INDIANAPOLIS - State Sen. Kent Adam's Senate Bill 3, to allow local government automated traffic enforcement devices on state roads, "sailed" through the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee hearing Tuesday with a vote of 8-to-1, with Sen. Bob Jackman (Milroy) casting the nay vote.
"Jackman took a poll in his community, showing 55 percent of the community against it," Adams said from the Statehouse Tuesday. "They don't understand what the bill does. It's a matter of education."
The senator representing Warsaw was pleased with the committee's vote, though, which reflected more support than last year.
Local representatives speaking during the hearing were Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins, Warsaw Police Department Lt. Bret Richardson and Ann Sweet. Others sent written support.
While Adams serves as SB3's author, the bill is gaining non-partisan appeal with co-sponsorships by Sen. Tom Wyss (R-Fort Wayne), Sen. Charles "Bud" Meeks (R-Leo), Sen. Rose Ann Antich (D-Merrillville) and Sen. John Broden (D-South Bend).
Adams said the legislation is expected to come before the full Senate next week.
