Introduced
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To impose a $500 civil fine on a person who drives while using “an electronic device that has a screen and a keyboard” to send text messages (“texting”), enter data or play a game. The violation would be a “secondary” one, meaning that a driver could not be stopped just for this, but if stopped for some other violation (or is in an accident) this one could be tacked on.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was superseded by a different substitute with more technical changes.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 95 to 5 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
