Lois Court
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Current law prohibits the use of wireless telephones while driving for individuals who are younger than 18 years of age. The bill: Extends the prohibition to drivers of all ages; Extends the existing prohibition of the use of wireless telephones to include all mobile electronic devices; Establishes the penalties as $50 and 2 points for a first violation, $100 and 2 points for a second violation, $200 and 4 points for a third or subsequent violation, and $300 and 4 points if the violation involves text messaging; Creates an exception to the prohibition of the use of mobile electronic devices for adult drivers who use a mobile electronic device while a hands-free accessory is engaged; and Repeals a sentence enhancement for a violation that causes bodily injury or death. Appropriates $7,425 to the department of revenue to implement the bill. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) Read More
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Appropriations
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Committee Amendment | |
| PA1 (02/15/2019) | |
| PA2 (03/08/2019) | |
| Introduced (01/04/2019) | |
| Engrossed (03/14/2019) | |
| Reengrossed (03/15/2019) |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note SA1 (03/06/2019) | |
| Fiscal Note FN1 (01/14/2019) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (02/28/2019) | |
| Fiscal Note FN3 (03/29/2019) | |
| Fiscal Note FN4 (06/12/2019) |
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