2010 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 19

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Senator Lenett
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Telephone While Driving - Prohibitions

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a driver of a specified school vehicle from using a wireless telephone; prohibiting a holder of a learner's instructional permit or provisional driver's license who is 18 years of age or older from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone; prohibiting a driver of a motor vehicle that is in motion from using the driver's hands to use a wireless telephone; providing exceptions to the prohibitions; providing for enforcement of and penalties for a violation of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
8/18
Pre-filed
1/13
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/3
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Drivers` Licenses
Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Law Enforcement -see also- State Police, Department of
Motor Vehicle Operation
Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
School Buses
Telecommunications -see also- Telephones
Telephones

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Health - General
( 18-213.2 , 18-213.2 )
Transportation
( 21-1124 , 21-1124.2 )

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 :
Senate
Judicial Proceedings