SENATE BILL 19

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

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

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Judicial Proceedings