Legislation

Title: Vehicle Laws - Fines for Texting Offenses - Use for Educational Programs
Sponsored by: Senator Jennings
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring the Comptroller to distribute 25% of the revenue from fines collected for violations of a specified prohibition on using a text messaging device while driving, up to a maximum of $250,000 for each fiscal year, to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical System to be used by the Center for Injury Prevention and Policy for educational programs addressing the dangers of distracted driving.

Committees

Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2014

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/15/2014 Legislative Date 1/16/2014 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/17/2014 Legislative Date 1/17/2014 Action Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate	1/17/2014	1/17/2014	Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

Documents

Date Posted	Document Name
1/16/2014	Text - First - Vehicle Laws - Fines for Texting Offenses - Use for Educational Programs

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