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SB 266: Cellular Telephones/Use in a Motor Vehicle [EPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Wilson

Cellular Telephones/Use in a Motor Vehicle [EPCC]; Prohibits the use of a cellular phone while dialing, sending a call, texting, listening, or speaking while operating a motor vehicle without using a headset or hands-free device. Exempts the use for safety or by law enforcement if approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2008 07/01/2008
 Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Transportation
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Bill History

Date Chamber Action
9/14/2007 Senate • Filed
11/28/2007 Senate • Referred to Transportation; Communications and Public Utilities; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
3/4/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Transportation; Communications and Public Utilities; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00018
3/6/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 03/11/08, 9:00 am, 37-S --Not considered
3/27/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 04/01/08, 9:30 am, 37-S --Temporarily postponed
5/2/2008 Senate • Died in Committee on Transportation