HB 2597

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2017 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House May 02, 2017
  • House
  • Senate
  • Signed by Governor Aug 02, 2017

Relating to the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Renames offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device as offense of driving motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device. Defines "mobile electronic device." Beginning January 1, 2018, provides for suspension of execution of fine for first offense if person completes distracted driving avoidance course. Increases penalty for offense. Increases penalty further if offense contributes to accident or is second or subsequent offense. Punishes by maximum fine of $2,000. Declares emergency, effective October 1, 2017.

Bill Sponsors (7)

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Aug 10, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Chapter 629, (2017 Laws): Effective date October 1, 2017.

Aug 02, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Governor signed.

Jul 06, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

President signed.

Jul 05, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Speaker signed.

Jun 30, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

Jun 29, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Ferrioli declared potential conflict of interest.

Jun 29, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.

Jun 28, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Motion to rerefer to Rules failed.

Jun 28, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Carried over to 06-29 by unanimous consent.

Jun 27, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Second reading.

Jun 26, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

Jun 22, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

Jun 06, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Rules by order of the President.

Jun 06, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

Jun 01, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Work Session held.

May 24, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Public Hearing held.

May 05, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Judiciary.

May 02, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

May 01, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Third reading. Carried by Olson. Passed.

Apr 27, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Rules suspended. Carried over to May 1, 2017 Calendar.

Apr 26, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 27, 2017 Calendar.

Apr 25, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 26, 2017 Calendar.

Apr 24, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Second reading.

Apr 21, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Apr 14, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Work Session held.

Feb 27, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Public Hearing held.

Jan 18, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Judiciary.

Jan 09, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Senate Amendments to A-Engrossed PDF
Introduced PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Enrolled PDF
B-Engrossed PDF
A-Engrossed PDF

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