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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 2568: Wireless communicatn devices

Providing restrictions for the use of wireless communication devices by holders of instruction permits and intermediate licenses.

Summary

  • The holder of either an Intermediate Drivers' License (IDL) or an instruction permit may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2006
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2006
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dawn Morrell (D-25)
Introduced
January 10, 2006 in the House
Last action
February 14, 2006

AN ACT Relating to the use of wireless communication devices by holders of instruction permits and intermediate licenses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dawn Morrell (D-25)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Tom Campbell R-2Brendan Williams D-22Deb Wallace D-17Mary Helen Roberts D-21Sherry Appleton D-23

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  2. Placed on second reading.
  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  4. Minority; do not pass.
  5. TR - Majority; do pass.
  6. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  7. First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 2568 in other sessions

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