ELKINS CARRIES FIRST BILL TO SENATE PASSAGE
SB 46 would allow full windshield tinting. Approved by Senate; moves to House for consideration
PHOTO CUTLINE: Sen. Greg Elkins presents his first bill to the full Senate, SB 46, an act relating to motor vehicles. Jan. 29, 2024. Photo Credit: David Hargis, Photographer, Public Information Office, Legislative Research Commission.
FRANKFORT, KY (Jan. 29, 2024) — Sen. Greg Elkins, R-Winchester, presented Senate Bill 46 (SB 46) for the full Senate’s consideration on Monday. The measure was approved unanimously. The following is a statement from Elkins upon the Senate’s approval of his first bill as senator for District 28:
“I am grateful to my friends in the Senate for their support of SB 46 and for getting my first bill over the finish line, at least in the upper chamber. I think it’s a good measure and by the strong support in the Senate, I’m optimistic for it in the state House of Representatives. I will begin conversations with my House colleagues and will work to deliver SB 46 to the Governor’s desk for his signature. I remain blessed for the opportunity to serve Bath, Clark, Menifee, Montgomery and part of Fayette Counties. I hope this bill is the first of many good public policy measures and I am fortunate enough to sponsor and carry through the legislative process.”
BACKGROUND
SB 46 would allow tinting material to be applied to windshields as long the light transmittance is not less than 70 percent. The measure comes following a constituent of Elkins’—a law enforcement officer of 23 years—bringing the issue to his attention and Elkins’ subsequent review of relevant Ohio, North Dakota and Hawaii statutes allowing windshields to be tinted. While Kentucky drivers will notice side view and back windows and the top portion of windshields are often tinted, current state law does not permit the entirety of a windshield to be tinted.
Benefits of the bill include the ability for drivers to reduce the sun’s harmful rays by up to 99 percent, infrared energy by 60 percent and glare by more than 30 percent. SB 46 would prohibit the use of red or yellow tint. It follows federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Hear Elkins’ presentation of SB 46 from last week’s Senate Transportation Committee HERE via his Facebook page. Visit Legislature.ky.gov to learn more about Elkins and to find other legislation being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly.
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Senator Greg Elkins, R-Winchester, represents the 28th Senate District, including Bath, Clark, Menifee, and Montgomery Counties and an eastern portion of Fayette County. Elkins is a member of the Interim Joint Committees on Local Government, State Government, Families and Children, and Health Services. He is a liaison member of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Services. Elkins is also an Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee member.
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