SB 1266 (2008) -  Electronic Wireless Communications Devices/Driving [EPCC]

by Bennett
Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while reading, manually writing or typing, or sending a message on an electronic wireless communications device. Provides that this provision does not apply to a person operating an emergency vehicle or using the device to report illegal activity, summon medical or other emergency help, or to prevent injury to a person or property, etc.
Effective Date: 10/01/2008
Last Event: 05/02/08 S Died in Committee on Transportation on Friday, May 2, 2008 5:59 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Transportation
  • Communications and Public Utilities
  • Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations

Related Bills

Staff Analysis

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Committee on Transportation Time: 05/02/2008 - 5:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced, referred to Transportation; Communications and Public Utilities; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00079 Time: 03/03/2008 - 8:30 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Transportation; Communications and Public Utilities; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Time: 02/07/2008 - 3:25 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 01/22/2008 - 4:38 PM Member: Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
0316.304 SB 504