Legislation

Title: Prohibition on Use of Wireless Communication and Text-Messaging Devices While Driving - Enforcement - Study
Sponsored by: Delegate Stein
Status: In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring the Department of State Police, in consultation with the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and the Maryland Sheriffs' Association, to conduct a study of potential methods of improving the enforcement of laws that prohibit the use of wireless communication and text-messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle; requiring the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2017; etc.

Committees

Original:: Environment and Transportation Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): June 1, 2017

Creates a Task Force or Commission

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/10/2017 Legislative Date 2/10/2017 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Prohibition on Use of Wireless Communication and Text-Messaging Devices While Driving - Enforcement - Study Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2017 Legislative Date 2/13/2017 Action Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 3/13/2017 Legislative Date 3/13/2017 Action Withdrawn by Sponsor Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/10/2017	2/10/2017	First Reading Environment and Transportation
			Text - First - Prohibition on Use of Wireless Communication and Text-Messaging Devices While Driving - Enforcement - Study
House	2/13/2017	2/13/2017	Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
			Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation	Click to view Recorded Media
House	3/13/2017	3/13/2017	Withdrawn by Sponsor

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