2010 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 993

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Delegate Conaway
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Communication Devices - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Altering a specified provision of law prohibiting the use of a text messaging device while operating a motor vehicle in specified circumstances to prohibit the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in motion or in the travel portion of the roadway; and altering a specified exception to provide that the Act does not apply to the use of a wireless communication device to contact a 9-1-1 system.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/12
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/17
Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Motor Vehicle Operation
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
Telecommunications -see also- Telephones
Telephones

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation
( 21-1124 , 21-1124.1 )

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