2010 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 57

File Code: Transportation - Generally
Sponsored By:
Delegate Ali
Entitled:
Subway and Light Rail Operation Safety Act

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from using a text messaging device to write, send, or read a text message while operating a subway or light rail vehicle; defining terms; specifying an exception to contact a 9-1-1 system; providing a penalty; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
7/13
Pre-filed
1/13
First Reading Environmental Matters
1/22
Hearing 2/2 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Mass Transit -see also- Buses; Railroads
Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
Telecommunications -see also- Telephones

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation
( 7-708 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
House
Environmental Matters