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HB 1127: Electronic Wireless Device while Driving

GENERAL BILL by Ambler ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Legg ; Taylor

Electronic Wireless Device while Driving; Provides for enhanced penalties for moving & nonmoving violations committed by persons under 18 years of age while using electronic wireless telecommunications device; authorizes traffic enforcement officer to issue warning & provide educational material.

Effective Date: 10/01/2009
Last Action: 5/2/2009 House - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/24/2009 House • Filed
    3/3/2009 House • Introduced -HJ 00088
    3/9/2009 House • Referred to Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA); Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy (CCJP); Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council -HJ 00189
    3/16/2009 House • On Committee agenda-- Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA), 03/18/09, 9:00 am, 404-H --Workshop
    5/2/2009 House • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)

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  • HB 1127, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/26/2009 at 5:46 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (9)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 261 Electronic Wireless Communications Use/Driving Legg Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)
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    H 345 Use of Cellular Telephones Roberson Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)
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    H 377 Use/Electronic Wireless Communications Devices Holder Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)
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    H 1305 Certain Prohibited Activities in Motor Vehicles Taylor Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)
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    S 172 Heather's Law/Cellular Telephone Use in Vehicles [CPSC] Wilson Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation
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    S 212 Electronic Wireless Communications Use/Driving [CPSC] Baker Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation
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    S 1578 Texting While Operating a Motor Vehicle [CPSC] Baker Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation
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    S 1612 Electronic Handheld Device/Motor Vehicle Operation [CPSC] Crist Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation
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    S 1990 Cellular Telephones [CPSC] Deutch Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation
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    Citations - Statutes (3)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.304 Wearing of headsets.
    318.18 Amount of penalties.
    322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke license.

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