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
- IntroducedJan 30, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
HB 1868 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1868 (2025–26) Athletic trainers in schools
- HB 1868 (2023–24) Power equipment emissions
- HB 1868 (2021–22) Health care staffing
- HB 1868 (2019–20) RTA tax nullification
- HB 1868 (2017–18) Oil pipeline tax
- HB 1868 (2015–16) County road fund purposes
- HB 1868 (2013–14) Disabled LEOFF plan2 members
- HB 1868 (2011–12) Injured workers/disability