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SB 212: Electronic Wireless Communications Use/Driving [CPSC]

GENERAL BILL by Baker ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Oelrich

Electronic Wireless Communications Use/Driving [CPSC]; Prohibits certain persons from using an electronic wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle. Provides for enforcement and penalties. Provides for a point assessment against the driver's license.

Effective Date: 07/01/2009
 Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/3/2008 Senate • Filed
    12/17/2008 Senate • Referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
    3/3/2009 Senate • Introduced, referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00017
    5/2/2009 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation

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  • SB 212, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/26/2009 at 5:43 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   H 261 Electronic Wireless Communications Use/Driving Legg Similar Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)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    H 345 Use of Cellular Telephones Roberson Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)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 H 377 Use/Electronic Wireless Communications Devices Holder Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)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    H 1127 Electronic Wireless Device while Driving Ambler Compare Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Roads, Bridges, & Ports Policy (EDCA)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 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 (2)

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

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