Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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04.24.12 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.
04.18.12 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with a strike and insert amendment. The amendment prohibits anyone under 18 years old from using a cell phone unless he has a hands free device. The amendment also prohibits anyone from using a cell phone while driving in a school zone or work zone.
02.09.12 The House Education and Public Works committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.
02.01.12 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment adds language that would prevent someone from texting while stopped at a stop light or stop sign and creates a $100 surcharge.
01.25.12 The House Education and Public Works Transportation and Roadways subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes it illegal for a person to use an electronic communication device while driving a vehicle. |
