BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1868: Cell phone use while driving

Restricting the use of a wireless communications device while operating a moving motor vehicle.

Summary

  • Prohibits, with limited exceptions, the use of wireless communications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless used in conjunction with a hands-free device.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 1868), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Seaquist (D-26)
Introduced
January 30, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008
Companion bill
SB 5037
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the use of a wireless communications device while operating a moving motor vehicle;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Seaquist (D-26)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 1868 in other sessions

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