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SB 72: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving

GENERAL BILL by Garcia ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Rodriguez ; Mayfield ; Rader

Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving; Revising the legislative intent relating to the authorization of law enforcement officers to stop motor vehicles and issue citations to persons who are texting while driving; requiring deposit of fines into the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund, etc.

Effective Date: 10/1/2018
Last Action: 9/25/2017 Senate - Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 13
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
8/9/2017 Senate • Filed
8/28/2017 Senate • Referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations
9/25/2017 Senate • Withdrawn from Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Transportation; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations
• Withdrawn prior to introduction -SJ 13