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Welcome to the 2001 National Conference of State Legislature's online tracking database. You may choose to view a record by either State or Issue. Select either from the drop down lists below.
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Bill Number: SB1005 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits operation of hand-held cell phone, personal computer or other devices not installed by manufacturer while driving. Excludes navigation systems and electronic displays for speed and mileage. Exceptions for law enforcement, emergency vehicles, CMVs and public transit. | Senator Tom Smith (R) | Failed to pass | Mon, February, 05, 2001 |
| Mon, March, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB1229 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits hand-held cell phones while operating motor vehicle. Exceptions for emergency personnel. | Rep. Kim Hendren (R) | To House Committee on Public Transportation January 17, 2001. Withdrawn by author: March 5, 2001. Recommended for study in interim by Joint Interim Committee on Public Transportation. Meeting scheduled for July 25, 2001 for consideration on Joint Interim Committee Study. | Mon, February, 05, 2001 |
| Wed, August, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: AB 770 | Active | |
| Would require that written instructions of the safe use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle be provided to renters of rental cars with cellular telephone equipment. | Assm. George Nakano (D) | In Assembly. Read second time and amended. Rereffered to Committee on Transportation April 2, 2001. From Assembly Committee on Transportation April 23, 2001. Do pass. May 2, 2001: set first hearing and Referred to Appropriations. June 5, 2001: Passed Assembly, referred to Senate Committee on Rules. June 19, 2001: Referred to Senate Transportation Committee. Reconsideration granted July 11, 2001. July 19, 2001: Amended and rereferred to Transportation Committee. Assembly concurred with Senate Amendments September 13, 2001. To enrollment. To Governor, October 1, 2001. | Thu, March, 01, 2001 |
| Thu, October, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: AB 911 | Active | |
| Would prohibit drivers from using hand-held phones while operating a motor vehicle. Exceptions for law enforcement and public safety entities. | Assm. Joseph Simitian (D) | April 23, 2001 in Assembly Committtee on Transportation. Reconsideration granted. May 2, 2001 read second time and amended; second hearing set May 7, 2001. Hearing canceled by author. May 8, 2001 re-referred to Committee on Transportation. | Thu, March, 01, 2001 |
| Mon, May, 21, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: ACR 75 | Active | |
| The week of May 21 through May 27, 2001, is National Wireless Safety Week. | Assm. Joeseph Simitian (D) and George Nakano (D) | Adopted by Assembly May 24, 2001. To Senate, referred to Committee on Rules. | Fri, June, 15, 2001 |
| Fri, June, 15, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB5067 | Inactive | |
| Amends code so that any person who causes a motor vehicle accident while using a cell phone shall have committed a violation and shall be fined. | Rep. Powers (R) Sen. Freedman (R) | Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation. March 8, 2001: Public Hearing set for March 12, 2001. Died in Committee. | Mon, February, 05, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB6326 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits drivers from using hand-held cellular telephones while operating motor vehicles. Provides some exceptions. | Reps. Roy (D), Keeley (D), Feltman (D), Dickman (R), Fontana (D), Miller (R), McKinney (R), Harp (D), Beals (D), and Caruso (D) | Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation 1/18/01. March 8, 2001: Set Public Hearing for March 12, 2001. Voted out of House Transportation Committee April, 2001. Before full House May 2, 2001. Passed House May 2. Died in Senate May 16, 2001. | Mon, February, 05, 2001 |
| Mon, May, 21, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 6782 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits use of mobile telephone while a motor vehicle is in motion on a public highway or private road unless equipped with a hands-free device; exceptins for dialing 911, emergency personnel and bus drivers. | Transportation Committee | Introduced and Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation February 14, 2001. Passed House on May 2, 2001. Referred to Senate Committee on Public Safety May 9, 2001. May 15, 2001: action died in Senate. | Thu, May, 24, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 276 | Inactive | |
| Establishes the offense of driving while distracted. Defines distracted as driving while engaged in "distractive activities" in a manner that interferes with free operation of the vehicle. Defines “distractive activities” as using mobile phones or computers, as well as non-electronic distractions (e.g. eating, reading, etc.). | Transportation Committee | January 10, 2001: introduced and referred to Joint Committee on Transportation. Committee reported favorably April 2, 2001. April 25, 2001: to Joint Committee on Judiciary. May 2, 2001: Committee reported favorably and filed with Legislative Commissioner's Office. June 6, 2001: re-referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary. Died at end of regular session. | Fri, June, 08, 2001 |
| Wed, July, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: B 14-0141 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of mobile telephone. Provides hands-free exception and emergency exception. Prohibits use of mobile telephone while operating school bus. Police must report mobile telephone presence and contribution in accident reports and requires the DMV to publish and report to council this information. Provides fine ($100). | Council Member Harold Brazil | Introduced March 8, 2001 and referred to Committee on Public Works and the Environment. Public Hearing held July 9, 2001. | Mon, July, 23, 2001 |
| Tue, July, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: H0153 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits drivers from using cell phone while operating motor vehicle unless it is equipped with a headset or hands-free device. | Rep. Irving Slosberg (D) | Referred to Transportation; Crime Prevention, Corrections and Safety; Utilities and Telecommunications; Fiscal Policy and Resources Committees 1/23/01. March 5, 2001: Withdrawn from Committees. March 6, 2001: Withdrawn. | Mon, February, 05, 2001 |
| Mon, March, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 11 | Inactive | |
| Enhanced penalty for traffic violations if driver was engaged in secondary activity that led to driver distraction. | Crime Prevention, Corrections & Safety Committee | Feb. 2, 2001 voted favorably by House Transportation Committee with amendments. April 18, 2001. voted favorably by Council for Healthy Communities. Died on House Calendar May 4, 2001. | Wed, August, 22, 2001 |
| Wed, August, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SR 382 | Active | |
| Creates a committee to study cellular telephone use while driving. | Sen Horacena Tate (D) | Introduced March 8, 2001. From Senate Transportation Committee March 14, 2001. Reported favorably. Carried over--January 2002. | Fri, April, 27, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 335 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones and headsets that provide sound through both ears and block surrounding sound. | Representative Barbara Mobley (D) et al. | January 31, 2001: Introduced and Referred to House Committee on Motor Vehicles. Carried over--January 2002. | Thu, February, 15, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 115 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones while driving. | Senator Donzella James (D) | February 5, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Senate Committee on Finance and Public Utilities. Carried over--January 2002. | Thu, February, 15, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 167 | Active | |
| Assess points against drivers for improper use of mobile telephones while driving. | Senator Horacena Tate (D) | Referred to Senate Committee on Public Safety, February 14, 2001. Carried over--January 2002. | Fri, March, 02, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SCR 27 | Active | |
| Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a comprehensive safety program which shall address "driving while distracted (e.g. cellphones, reading, putting on makeup, etc.)." | Senator Rod Tam (D), et al | March 8, 2001 introduced. March 12, 2001: Referred to Senate Transportation, Military Affairs and Government Operations Committee. April 3, 2001: measure defered. | Wed, August, 15, 2001 |
| Wed, August, 15, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SR 22 | Active | |
| Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a comprehensive safety program which shall address "driving while distracted (e.g. cellphones, reading, putting on makeup, etc.)." | Senator Rod Tam (D) | March 8, 2001 introduced. March 12, 2001: Referred to Senate Transportation, Military Affairs and Government Operations Committee. April 3, 2001: measure defered. | Wed, August, 15, 2001 |
| Wed, August, 15, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB225 | Active | |
| Makes it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while using a hand-held phone. Provides exceptions for emergency situations. | Rep. Mark Takai (D) et. al. | Referred to Transportation Committee and JHA Committee January 23, 2001. Carried over to 2002 Regular Session May 14, 2001. | Tue, February, 06, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 438 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones on public highways. Provides a defense for 911 calls and calls to report accidents. States penalties for violations. | Representative Bertha Leong (R) et al. | January 23, 2001: Introduced. January 26, 2001: Referred to House Committee on Transportation. Carried over to 2002 Regular Session May 14, 2001. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1621 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones on any public highway. Allows defense of 911 calls or calls to report an accident. States penalties for violations. | Representative William Stonebraker (R) et al. | January 26, 2001: Introduced. January 29, 2001: Referred to House Committee on Transportation. Carried over to 2002 Regular Session May 14, 2001. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 679 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones on any roadway, street, or highway. Provides exceptions for 911 calls or to report accidents. Does not apply to law enforcement or emergency personnel or to hands-free phones. Requires written instructions about cellular phone safety and the use of hands-free devices to be given to a purchaser of a cellular phone. | Senator Rod Tam (D) | January 19, 2001: Introduced. January 25, 2001: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. February 8, 2001: Held in Committee. Carried over to 2002 Regular Session May 14, 2001. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 504 | Active | |
| Enables use of single earphone headset equipment while using a cell phone and driving. | Sen. Cullerton (D). Reps Beaubien (R), Bugielski (D), Durkin (R), Capparelli (D), Mathias (R) and May (D). | April 18, 2001 in House. Placed on short debate calendar third reading. May 18, 2001 calendar order third reading, Deadline extended to May 25, 2001. | Fri, April, 27, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 10 | Enacted | |
| Prohibits the use of headsets while driving except for single-sided headsets or earpiece used for cellular phones. | Representative Robert Bugielski (D) | January 9, 2001: Introduced. January 31, 2001: Referred to House Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles. To Senate Committee on Transportation April 6, 2001. April 19, 2001 in Senate placed on calendar order third reading. Passed both House and Senate May 2, 2001. May 31, 2001: Sent to Governor. Signed by Governor July 25, 2001. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Wed, July, 25, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 51 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of headsets while driving except for single-sided headsets that allows drivers to use a cellular phone hands-free. | Representative Terry Parke (R) | January 9, 2001: Introduced. January 31, 2001: Referred to House Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles. March 16, 2001 rereferred to House Committee on Rules. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Thu, April, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 182 | Active | |
| Prohibts the use of headsets while driving but does not apply to single-sided headsets that allow cellular phones to be used hands-free. | Representative Robert Bugielski (D) | January 10, 2001: Introduced and Referred to House Rules Committee. January 31, 2001: Referred to House Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles. March 16, 2001 rerefferd to House Committee on Rules. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Thu, April, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1446 | Inactive | |
| States that a person who uses a mobile telephone while driving commits a Class D infraction. Does not apply when answering an incoming call and talking for not more than 30 seconds. Does not apply to emergency personnel. | Representative Matthew Whetstone (R)et al. | January 11, 2001: Introduced and Referred to House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code. Died in Committee. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Fri, May, 25, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1681 | Inactive | |
| Requires law enforcement to include whether a driver involved in an accident was using a cellular or other wireless telephone at the time the accident occurred. | Representative Bill Crawford (D) | January 17, 2001: Introduced and Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. Died in Committee. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Fri, May, 25, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 64 | Active | |
| Doubles the scheduled fines for moving violations if the violation occurred while the driver was using a cellular telephone. Does not apply if the driver was using the phone to call 911. | Representative Willard Jenkins (R) | January 17, 2001: Introduced. January 24, 2001: House COmmittee on Transportation, subcommittee assignment. Carried Over--January 2002. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 168 | Active | |
| Prohibits minors with an instruction permit or an intermediate license from using a cellular phone while driving. Provides an exception for 911 calls. | Representative Janet Petersen (D) et al. | February 5, 2001: Introduced. February 6, 2001: House Committee on Transportation, subcommittee assignment. Carried Over--January 2002. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 2440 | Active | |
| Prhibits the use of handheld cellular phones while driving. Allows a 2-minute grace period after receipt or transmission of a call for the driver to pull off the road and park the car. Provides an exception for drivers who fear for their life or safety and provides a 911 exception. | Representative Sue Storm (D) et al. | February 7, 2001: Introduced. February 8, 2001: Referred to House Committee on Transportation. Held over--January 2002. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 44 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits the operator's use of handheld cellular phones while the car is on a public highway unless the driver first pulls the car to a safe area and comes to a stop. Provides an exception for emergency personnel who are using the phone in the course of duty. Provides an exception for emergency situations or to report another driver driving reckless or negligent. | Representative Thomas Burch (D) | January 2, 2001: Introduced. January 3, 2001: Referred to House Committee on Transportation. February 6, 2001: posted in committee; Died. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 30, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 130 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits use of hand-held cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. | Sen. Fred Hoyt (D) | March 26, 2001 To Senate Committee on Transportation. Died at end of regular session. | Thu, April, 12, 2001 |
| Wed, July, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HCR 35 | Enacted | |
| Creates a task force to study and make recommendations concerning driver distractions. | Rep. John C. Diez (D) | April 9, 2001 From House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works reported favorably. April 17, 2001 to Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works. May 24, 2001: Reported favorably with amendments. May 29, 2001: amendments adopted; Passed Senate. | Thu, April, 12, 2001 |
| Tue, June, 26, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 91 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits use of handheld elcetronic device while operating a motor vehicle. Defines handheld devices as including cell phones and computers. Provides penalties for first, second and subsequent offenses. | Rep. Joseph Brooks (D), et al. | March 5, 2001: Joint Committee on Transportation reported Ought Not to Pass. Placed in Legislative Files (Dead). | Mon, June, 11, 2001 |
| Mon, June, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 98 LD 102 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones while driving. | Representative Gerald Bouffard (D) | January 11, 2001: Introduced. January 16, 2001: Referred to House Committee. March 27, 2001 Senate adopts Majority Committee Report: Ought not to pass; Died. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 30, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 430 | Inactive | |
| Requires the department of police to collect information on driver distraction as a contributing cause of traffic accidents, information collected shall reflect whether use of cell phone (other communication devices and distractions such as eating and writing) was a contributing cause to the accident | Delegate Maggie L. McIntosh (D) | Withdrawn Feb. 26, 2001. | Fri, June, 29, 2001 |
| Fri, June, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 89 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits a driver from using a handheld cellular phone while the vehicle is in motion. | Delegate John Arnick (D) et al. | January 10, 2001: Introduced and Referred to House Committee on Commerce and Government Matters. February 20, 2001: From House Committee on Commerce and Government Matters reported unfavorably. Died in Committee. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 23 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits the driver from operating a handheld cellular phone when driving on a highway at a speed greater than 10 mph. Provides an exception for law enforcement and emergency personnel and calls to 911. | Senator Walter Baker (D) | December 6, 2000: Introduced. January 10, 2001: Referred to Senate Committee on Judicial Proceedings. February 27, 2001: From Senate Committee on Judicial Proceedings reported unfavorably. Died in Committee. | Fri, February, 16, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1457 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of hand-held cellular phones. | Representative Peter J. Koutoujian (D) | January 3, 2001: Introduced and Referred to the committee on Public Safety. April 21, 2001: Accompanied S1217. | Thu, June, 07, 2001 |
| Thu, June, 07, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 1217 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of a handheld moblie telephone while driving on a public street except for an emergency. Allows hands-free devices that permits drivers to maintain both hands on the wheel. Prohibits drivers under 18 from using any cellular phone on a public street except for emergencies. | Sen. James Jajuga (D) | Accompanied by HB's 1457, 2019 and 3595. Reported favorably by Senate Public Safety Committee April 26, 2001. To Senate Ways and Means Committee. | Fri, April, 27, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 2019 | Active | |
| Prohibits operation of motor vehicles while using a mobile telephone. | Rep. DiMasi (D) | In Joint Committee on Public Safety March 22, 2001. Held in committee. Accompanied by SB 1217 April 26, 2001 | Fri, April, 27, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 3595 | Active | |
| Restricts mobile telephones by operators of motor vehicles to calling emergency numbers. | Representative J. James Marzilli (D) | January 3, 2001: Introduced and Referred to the committee on Public Safety. April 26, 2001: Accompanied S1217. | Thu, June, 07, 2001 |
| Thu, June, 07, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 1210 | Active | |
| Prohibits school bus drivers from using a cellular phone except for emergencies. | Senator James Jajuga (D) | January 3, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Committee on Public Safety. March 22, 2001; in Joint Committee on Public Safety: Held in Committee. May 3, 2001: Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Steering and Policy. Report Adopted July 12, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Mon, July, 16, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: Hb 5015 | Active | |
| Defines driving in a "careless or negligent manner" as including using a hand-held cellular phone that prevents both hands from being on the wheel. Exception for dialing the phone. | Rep. Ruth A. Johnson (R) | July 10, 2001: Introduced and referred to Transportation Committee | Thu, July, 12, 2001 |
| Thu, July, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: 5101 | Active | |
| Requires Department of State Police to compile data on accidents caused by cell phone use. | Rep. Paul DeWeese | To House Committee on Transportation September, 25 2001. | Mon, October, 01, 2001 |
| Mon, October, 01, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 4158 | Active | |
| Directs the Secretary of State to add one point to each traffic violation if the citation indicates that a cellular phone contributed to the cause of the violation. Directs the Secretary of State to report to the House and Senate Transportation Committees the number of these violations. | Representative Bruce Patterson (R) et al. | February 8, 2001: Introduced and Referred to House Committee on Transportation. Heard in committee on March 21, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Thu, April, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 364 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones while operating a motor vehicle. Prohibits peace officers from issuing a citation unless the driver was stopped for a moving violation. Provides an affirmative defense for emergencies. | Representatives Anthony Sertich (D), Mark Gleason (D), Henry Kalis (D), Barbara Goodwin (D) and Anthony Sertich (D) | January 25, 2001: Introduced and Referred to House Committee on Crime Prevention. Carried over--January 2002. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 30, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 1539 | Active | |
| Prohibits using cellular phones while driving a motor vehicle. Misdemeanor offense. | Senators Myron Orfield (D), John Marty (D) and Ellen R. Anderson (D) | March 12, 2001: introduced and referred to Transportation Committee. Carried over--January 2002. | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 30, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 200 | Active | |
| Makes it a misdemeanor to use a cellular telephone when driving any motor vehicle. | Representative Mike Jaros (D) | January 18, 2001: Introduced and Referred to House Committee on Crime Prevention. Carried over--January 2002. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 30, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 159 | Inactive | |
| Creates a misdemeanor if a person causes a motor vehicle accident while using a cellular phone or similar telecommunication device and it is determined that the use of such device contributed to the accident cause. Establishes a fine of not more than $1000. | Representative Ferr Smith (D) | December 22, 2000: Introduced. January 2, 2001: Referred to Judiciary Committee. Janaury 30, 2001: Died in Committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Mon, February, 19, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 670 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits the use of hand-held cellular phones unless equipped with hands-free devices that permit the driver to operate the vehicle with both hands. Does not apply to emergency personnel in the course of duty or to drivers placing 911 calls. Provides that a violation is a class B misdemeanor unless an accident is involved which would make the violation a class A misdemeanor. | Representative Marsha Campbell (D) | February 7, 2001: Introduced. March 28, 2001 referred to Committee on Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations. April 10, 2001: Public hearing held. Died in Committee May 18, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 447 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones on public highways. Prohibition does not apply to hands-free devices or speakers attached to the vehicle that do not require the driver to use one or both hands for speaker use. | Senator Chris Christiaens (D) | February 12, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Senate Committee on Highways and Transportation. Tabled February 16, 2001. Missed deadline for general bill transmittal February 23, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Thu, April, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: LR 139 | Active | |
| Interim study to develop recommendations concerning the issue of highway safety and driver distractions, including communications technology and electronic entertainment such as wireless telephones, pagers, radios, etc. | Sen. Jim D. Cudaback (I) | Introduced May 10, 2001 and referred to Legislative Committee on Executive Board. | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: LR 198 | Active | |
| Interim study to consider issues of driver safety regarding drivers using cellular telephones or similar devices while driving | Sen. Kermit Brashear (R) | May 14, 2001: introduced and referred to Legislative Committee on Executive Board. | Mon, June, 11, 2001 |
| Mon, June, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: LB 42 | Inactive | |
| Creates a rebuttable presumption of negligence if a driver is involved in an accident while using a cellular phone. Does not apply to an authorized emergency vehicle. | Senator David Landis (I) | January 4, 2001: Introduced. January 8, 2001: Referred to Legislative Committee on Judiciary. Died in committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: LB 43 | Inactive | |
| Requires an accident report to include whether a cellular phone was present in the vehicles involved and whether the use of the phone is known or suspected to be a contributing factor in the accident. | Senator David Landis | January 4, 2001: Introduced. January 8, 2001: Referred to Committee on Transportation and Telecommunications. January 25, 2001: Died in Committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Mon, February, 19, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: LB 234 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits the use of any cellular phones while driving on a highway or street except for police and emergency personnel on duty, 911 calls and persons in danager or believe to be in danger. Requires accident reports to include whether either driver was using a cellular phone immediately prior to the accident. Requries the Department of Roads to publish statistics on the relationship between phone use and accidents. | Senator Jim Cudaback (I) | January 5, 2001: Introduced. January 10, 2001: Referred to Legislative Committee on Transportation and Telecommunications. Died in committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 214 | Active | |
| Creates a rebuttable presumption of negligence when a driver of motor vehicle or pedestrian uses a mobile telephone at time of a motor vehicle accident. | Sen. Care (D) | To committee February 21, 2001. April 5, 2001; From Senate Committee on Judiciary: Do pass with amendment. Died in Senate April 28, 2001. | Fri, March, 02, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 241 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits careless or negligent driving. Defines use of cell phone, keyboard, watching television, eating and reading and other activities as careless or negligent driving. | Rep. Milligan (R) et. al. | In Transportation Committee January 30, 2001. Killed in House April 18, 2001. | Fri, April, 13, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 849 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of all cellular phones while driving and establishes a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $250. Requires police reports for accidents to include whether the drivers were using cellular phones. Identical Assembly Bill AB 1929. | Senator Martha Bark (R) | January 24, 2000: Introduced. February 1, 2000: Referred to Senate Committee on Law and Public Safety. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: AJR 37 | Active | |
| Establishes "Task Force on Driver Distraction and Highway Safety." Identical bill: SJR 21. | Assm. Alan Augustine, and Francis Bodine | Introduced January 11, 2000 and referred to Assembly Transportation Committee. October 16, 2000: Reported Assembly Committee Amendments 2nd Reading. | Thu, June, 07, 2001 |
| Thu, June, 07, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: AB 3402 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of hand-held mobile phones while operating a motor vehicle. Provides 2 year transition period. Exceptions for emergency use. | Assm. Joseph Azzolina (R) and Assm. Rose Marie Heck (R) | To Assembly Transportation Committee March 29, 2001. | Fri, April, 27, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: AB 3182 | Active | |
| Prohibits cell phone use while driving a school bus. | Assm. Robery Smith (D) | January 29, 2001: Introduced And Referred To Assembly Transportation Committee. | Thu, May, 24, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: AB 1929 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of all cellular phones while driving and establishes a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $250. Requires police reports for accidents to include whether the drivers were using cellular phones. Identical Senate Bill SB 849. | Assm. Larry Chatzidakis (R) and Francis L. Bodine (R) | January 27, 2000: Introduced And Referred To Assembly Transportation Committee. | Thu, May, 24, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 1627 | Active | |
| Bars tracking or speed monitoring of motor vehicles via cell phone signals. Identical to Assembly Bill AB 2051. | Senators Anthony R. Bucco (R) and Jack Sinagra (R) | Sepember 21, 2000: Introduced And Referred To Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. | Thu, May, 24, 2001 |
| Thu, May, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: AB 2487 | Inactive | |
| Requires cell phone use to be noted in traffic accidents. Substituted by SB 1867. | Assm. John Wisniewski (D) and Christopher Bateman (R) | May-22-2000: Introduced And Referred To Assembly Transportation Committee. May-10-2001: Assembly Floor Amendments Passed. May-24-2001: Substituted By S1867 (enacted). | Thu, June, 07, 2001 |
| Wed, July, 25, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: AB 408 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of car phone while driving. Provides minimum ($100) and maximum ($250) fines. | Assm. Larry Chatzidakis (R) and Frnacis L. Bodine (R) | January 11, 2000: Introduced And Referred To Assembly Transportation Committee. | Mon, June, 11, 2001 |
| Mon, June, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 480 | Active | |
| Prohibits using a mobile telephone while the motor vehicle is in motion. Violators would be fined $50. | Sen. Louis Bassano (R) | January 11, 2000: Introduced and Referred to Senate Committee on Law and Public Safety. | Mon, June, 11, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 3690 | Active | |
| Requires driver distractions to be noted in traffic accident reports. Defines "driver distractions" as wireless phones, radios, food, etc.. | Assm. John Wisniewski (D) | June 21, 2001: introduced and referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Mon, June, 25, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 3241 | Enacted | |
| Prohibits holders of a driver examination permit from using a cellular phone or other wireless communication device. Defines "use" as talking, listening, or using keys. Emergency exception. | Assm. Joseph Malone (R) and Alex DeCroce (R) | Passed Assembly March 29, 2001. Reported out of Senate Law and Public Safety Committee and referred to To Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee June 11, 2001. June 25, 2001: Committee reported as amended. June 28, 2001: Substituted for SB 2146, Passed Senate; Assembly Concurred, To Governor. Enacted. | Thu, June, 28, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 2146 | Active | |
| Prohibits holders of a driver examination permit from using a cellular phone or other wireless communication device. Defines "use" as talking, listening, or using keys. Emergency exception. Identical bill A 3241. | Sen. Robert Singer (R) | Feb.26, 2001: Introduced And Referred To Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. Reported out of Senate Law and Public Safety Committee and referred to To Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee June 11, 2001. June 25, 2001: Committee reported as amended. | Thu, June, 28, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 2085 | Active | |
| Prohibits school bus drivers from using hand-held communications equipment while operating the bus. Identical to SB 443. | Assm. Anthony Impreveduto (D) and Joan Quigley (D) | Feb. 24, 2000: Introduced And Referred To Assembly Education Committee | Thu, July, 05, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 443 | Active | |
| Prohibits school bus drivers from using hand-held communications equipment while operating the bus. Identical to AB 2085. | Sen. Nicolas Sacco (D) and Andrew Ciesla (R) | January 11, 2000: Introduced And Referred To Senate Education Committee | Thu, July, 05, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 1867 | Enacted | |
| Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to annually compile information on cellular phone in vehicles during an accident and whether the operator was using the phone. Requires accident report forms to contain the information. Identical (and substituted for) Assembly Bill A 2487. | Senator John Bennett (R) | October 25, 2000: Introduced. November 9, 2000: Referred to Senate Committee on Law and Public Safety. Passed Senate May 14, 2001. Passed Assembly May 24, 2001 (77-0-0). Approved by Governor July 17, 2001. (c. 161) | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SJR 21 | Active | |
| Establishes "Task Force on Driver Distraction and Highway Safety" to study and make recomendations on driver distractions including communication technology (such as wireless telephones, pagers, faxes, locator devices, AM/FM radios, etc.) and non-technical distractions. Identical to AJR 37 as amended October 16, 2001. | Senator Martha W. Bark (R) | February 28, 2000: Introduced And Referred To Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. May 11, 2000: Reported Senate Committee Amendments 2nd Reading. Septmber 21, 2000: Passed Senate (39-0). September 21, 2000: Received In Assembly Referred To Assembly Transportation Committee October 16, 2000: Assembly Committee Amendments after 2nd Reading, reported favorably. | Thu, May, 24, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 2051 | Active | |
| Bars tracking or speed monitoring of motor vehicles via cell phone signals. Identical to Senate Bill S 1627. | Assm. Neil M. Cohen (D) | February 10, 2000: Introduced And Referred To Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee. | Thu, May, 24, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SJM 11 | Inactive | |
| Directs the traffic safety bureau to study and collect data regarding motor vehicle accidents and cellular phone use. | Senator Leonard Rawson (R) | January 26, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Senate Committee on Corporations and Transportation. March 7, 2001 from Senate Committee on Rules: Do Pass. March 13, 2001 from Senate Committee on Corporations and Transportation: Do Pass. March 14, 2001: Passed Senate. March 14, 2001: referred to Judiciary Committee. April 6, 2001: Action postponed indefinitely. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 1610 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones while driving except for police or emergency personnel in the course of duty. Restriction does not apply to drivers of buses, school buses, taxi cabs or tow trucks during the scope of employment. Provides an exception for 911 calls. | Assemblymember David Sidikman (D) | January 16, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 1838 | Active | |
| Requires police to include on accident reports whether a cellular phone was present and whether its use was a known or contributing factor tot he accident. | Assemblymember David Sidikman (D) | January 16, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 3142 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of a handheld cellular phone while driving on any public highway. Provides a defense for emergency calls. Identical bill to SB 1792. | Assemblymember Ronald Tocci (D) | January 29, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 1792 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of a handheld cellular phone while driving on any public highway. Provides a defense for emergency calls. Identical bill to AB 3142. | Senator Vincent Leibell (R) | January 29, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 4235 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of any cellular phone while driving a car except for operators of emergency vehicles. Provides for an affirmative defense for emergency calls. Provides for an affirmative defense that the driver was on the phone for less than 2 minutes and received the call. Identical to SB 2332. | Assemblymember Felix Ortiz (D) | February 8, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. February 27, 2001 amended and recommitted to Tansportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 2332 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of any cellular phone while driving a car except for operators of emergency vehicles. Provides for an affirmative defense for emergency calls. Provides for an affirmative defense that the driver was on the phone for less than 2 minutes and received the call. Identical to AB 4235. | Senator Toby Stavisky (D) | February 8, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. February 27, 2001 amended and recommitted to Tansportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 4236 | Active | |
| Requires police to include in accident reports whether cellular phones were present and whether its use is known or suspected to be a contributing factor in an accident. Identical SB 2331. | Assemblymember Felix Ortiz (D) | February 8, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 2331 | Active | |
| Requires police to include in accident reports whether cellular phones were present and whether its use is known or suspected to be a contributing factor in an accident. Identical AB 4326. | Senator Toby Stavisky (D) | February 8, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 4339 | Active | |
| Prohibits the operation of a school bus containing passengers on a public highway while using a cellular phone. Provides an exception for emergencies or mechanical breakdowns. | Assemblymember Harvey Weisenberg (D) | February 8, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. May 22, 2001: Referred to Assembly Committee on Codes. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 4320 | Active | |
| Requires cellular phone manufacturers to affix to the front of cellular phone packaging a warning that cellular phone use while driving can cause accidents. Requires the commissioner to regularly inform the public of cellular phone use and driving dangers. | Assemblymember Felix Ortiz (D) | February 8, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 113 | Active | |
| Prohibits the operation of a handheld cellular phone while driving on a public highway except for police and emergency personnel in the course of duty. Excepts taxi cab, bus, school bus and tow truck drivers. Creates a defense for emergency calls. | Senator Carl Marcellino (R) | December 19, 2000: Introduced. January 3, 2001: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. March 7, 2001 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 2072 | Active | |
| Prohibits the operation of a handheld cellular phone while driving after January 1, 2003. Provides an exception for emergency calls and for emergency personnel. Supersedes any local laws. | Senator Michael Balboni (R) | February 1, 2001: Introduced and Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 4261 | Active | |
| Restricts the use of a mobile telephone wile operating a motor vehicle or bicycle. | Sen. Carl Marcellino (R) | To Senate Transportation Committee April 6, 2001 | Fri, April, 27, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 3898 | Active | |
| Provides that drivers who cause accidents which result in serious injury or death while talking on their cellular phone shall be subject to identical criminal penalties as those who cause accidents under the influence of drugs or alcohol. | Assemblymember Felix Ortiz (D) | Introduced February 5, 2001 and Referred to Assembly Committee on Codes. | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 5357 | Active | |
| Requires the department of motor vehicles to include information on accidents involving operator use of cellular or car phone in its annual summary of motor vehicle accidents. | Assemblymember Felix Ortiz (D) | Introduced February 22, 2001 and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 6135 | Active | |
| Requires the fact whether a person involved in an accident was using a mobile telephone to be indicated in an accident report; defines "mobile telephone". | Assemblymember Harvey Weisenberg (D) | Introduced March 6, 2001 and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 7014 | Active | |
| Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle while using a hand-held cellular phone, driving while sleep-deprived, reading various materials, drinking beverages, or participating in any other activity that may distract; provides fines for such violations; exception for hands-free, voice activated phones. | Assemblymember Ronald C. Tocci (D) | Introduced March 6, 2001 and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 7674 | Active | |
| Directs railroad corporations operating passenger trains in this state to prohibit the use of cellular or wireless telephones by passengers in the first two cars of passenger trains in this state. Justification is for quietness in those cars. | Assemblymembers Steve Levy, Barbara M. Clark and Felix Ortiz (D) | Introduced March 27, 2001 and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 7899 | Active | |
| Permits the use of a cellular or wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle if use does not interfere with such persons`s use of the motor vehicle and one hand remains on the steering wheel; exceptions for emergency vehicles and obtaining emergency assistance; imposes fines. | Assemblymembers Sam Colman (D), Margaret M. Markey and Vivian E. Cook | Introduced March 27, 2001 and Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 4339 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of a cellular or wireless telephone while operating a school bus on a public highway. Emergency exception. | Assm. Harvey Weisenberg (D) | February 8, 2001: introduced and referred to Transportation Committee. Committee reported and referred to Committee on Codes May 22, 2001. May 25, 2001: amended. | Mon, June, 11, 2001 |
| Mon, June, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 5400 | Enacted | |
| Requires that no person operate a motor vehicle while using a hand-held mobile phone. Provides emergency exception. Provides minimum and maximum for first time and subsequent offences. Provides that law enforcement may issue an appearance ticket with a verbal warning for a period of one month to educate the public on this new law. Also, prohibits local governments from regulating the use of mobile telephones in motor vehicles. (Substituted AB 9280, introduced June 22, 2001, sponsored by Assemblymember Felix Ortiz (D)) | Sen. Carl Marcellino (R), et al. | May 30, 2001: Introduced and sent to Senate Rules Committee. Passed Senate June 21, 2001. To Assembly. June 25, 2001: Passed Assembly. June 26, 2001: Sent to Governor. Signed by Governor June 28, 2001. | Mon, June, 18, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 9386 | Active | |
| Amends the existing cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle law by adding "dialing" a mobile phone to the definition of "using." | Assembly Committee on Rules, at the request of Assm. Ortiz | August 8, 2001: introduced and referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Mon, August, 06, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 5321 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of a mobile telephone while operating a school bus. Provides emergency exception. | Senator Michael Balboni (R) | May 15, 2001: introduced and referred to Rules Committee. June 4, 2001: amended. | Wed, August, 15, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 917 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones while driving on any public street or highway. Provides for an affirmative defense for emergency phone calls. | Assemblymember Felix Ortiz (D) | January 9, 2001: Introduced. February 12, 2001: amended in Assembly Committee on Transportation. | Tue, February, 20, 2001 |
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Bill Number: HB 62 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits drivers from using a hand-held cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle. Allows one minute grace period and exceptions for emergency situations. | Rep's. Admas (D), Fitch (D), McAllister (D), Oldham (D). | Referred to House Committee on Rules, Calendar and Operations, February 7, 2001. Died in Committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 74 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits the use of hand-held phones while driving. | Rep. Joanne Bowie (R) | To House Committee on Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House February 8, 2001. Died in Committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
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Bill Number: HCR 3025 | Inactive | |
| Concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Council to study safety issues related to cell phones and driving. | Rep's. Arsvold (D), Weiler (R) and Wentz (R). Sen. C. Nelson (D). | Reported do not pass from House Transportation Committee, February 16, 2001. Placed on calendar. February 21, 2001: Failed to Pass House. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 280 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of a handheld phone while operating a motor vehicle. Prohibits, without exception, drivers with temporary driving permits to use moblie telephones. | Reps. Catherine L. Barrett (D), Jack Ford (D), Bob Otterman (D), Dixie J. Allen (D), Annie L. Key (D), Ron Rhine (D) | May 31, 2001: Introduced and referred to House Committee on Rules and Reference. | Mon, June, 11, 2001 |
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Bill Number: HB 281 | Active | |
| Requires a fine of two times the usual amount if a person commits a moving traffic violation while using a hand-held mobile telephone other than to report an emergency, and to require the State Highway Patrol to compile monthly data and statistics on motor vehicle accidents in which mobile telephone use was a material factor. | Reps. Catherine L. Barrett (D, Dixie J. Allen (D), Annie L. Key (D) | May 31, 2001: Introduced and referred to House Committee on Rules and Reference. | Mon, June, 11, 2001 |
| Mon, June, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1081 | Enacted | |
| Provides for state preemption of legislation relating to inattentive driving and cellular telephone usage in automobiles. Also provides that certain orders, ordinances or regulations be null and void or not be more stringent than those of state. | Rep. RICHARD PHILLIPS (R), THAD BALKMAN (R), CHRIS BENGE (R), KEVIN CALVEY (R), GREG PIATT (R) , TIM POPE (R), HOPPER SMITH (R) and SUSAN WINCHESTER (R) | Approved by Governor May 1, 2001. | Mon, June, 18, 2001 |
| Mon, June, 18, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 3936 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits cities and counties from regulating use of mobile telephones in motor vehicles. | Judiciary Committee | To House Committee on Advancing E-Government March 21,2001. Died at end of regular session. | Fri, April, 27, 2001 |
| Wed, July, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 2987 | Enacted | |
| Prohibits local governments from passing or enforcing any provision regulating the use of cellular telephones in motor vehicles. | Rep. Jim Hill (R) et. al. | Enacted and enrolled. | Tue, May, 15, 2001 |
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Bill Number: HB 2943 | Inactive | |
| Creates offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone or portable computer. Defines mobile telephone and portable computer. Provides maximum fines. | Judiciary Committee | Introduced February 22, 2001. Referred to House Committee on Advancing E-Government February 26, 2001. Died at end of regular session. | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
| Wed, July, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 2307 | Inactive | |
| Establishes the offense of operating a vehicle while encumbered, defined as using an object or engaging in an activity that interferes with control or prevents free unhampered operation of the vehicle. | Joint Interim Transportation Committee | Introduced January 11, 2001 and referred to Transportation Committee. Died at end of regular session. | Wed, August, 22, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 190 | Inactive | |
| Defines mobile telephone. Provides that use of mobile telephone while committing certain motor vehicle offense enhances fines. Establishes mandatory base fine and minimum fine amounts for specific motor vehicle offenses committed while using a mobile telephone. Creates a rebuttable presumption of use of mobile telephone under certain circumstances. | Sen. Gordly (D) | Referred to General Government and Transportation Committees January 16, 2001. Died in Committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 2649 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle. | Committee on Advancing E-Government | To Advancing E-Government Committee February 8, 2001. Public Hearing held March 13, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
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Bill Number: HB 1105 | Inactive | |
| Amendment to HB 1105 (A 3252) by Rep. Mayernik prohibited the use of a cellular phone by school bus drivers while operating a bus. | Amendment on cell phone issue (A3252) failed in House June 21, 2001 (93 Yeas-99 nays). Bill passed House on June 21, 2001 dealing with establishing spinal cord injury trust fund. | Thu, July, 12, 2001 | |
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Bill Number: HB 1912 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of cell phone by school bus drivers. | Rep. Petrarca | To House Committee on Education September 18, 2001 | Mon, September, 24, 2001 |
| Mon, September, 24, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1997 | Active | |
| Restricts operators of motor vehicles from using cellular telephones. Imposes penalties. | Reps. CALTAGIRONE, CRUZ, LEDERER, RUFFING, THOMAS AND YOUNGBLOOD | Introduced October 4, 2001. | Thu, October, 11, 2001 |
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Bill Number: S 121 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of portable telephone wihle operating a vehicle. Provides hands-free exception. | Hon Yasmin Mejias Lugo | Introduced February 2001. | Tue, July, 24, 2001 |
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Bill Number: HB 5747 | Active | |
| Prohibits all use of cellular phone by a school bus driver; emergency exception. | Representative Peter F. Kilmartin (D) | Introduced February 6, 2001 and Referred to the House Committee on Corporations. March 21, 2001: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration. Will carry over--2002. | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
| Wed, July, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 5757 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits use of hand-held mobile telephone while operating a bicycle or motor vehicle. | Rep. Kilmartin (D) | Introduced and referred to House Corporations Committee February 6, 2001. April 10, 2001: After hearings Committee recommends passage of Sub A. May 10, 2001: Placed on House Calendar. May 22, 2001: House passed Sub A. May 23, 2001: Referred to Senate Committee on Corporations. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration in committee June 26, 2001. June 26, 2001: Committee recommended measure be held for further study. Passed Senate June 28, 2001. July 11, 2001: Vetoed by Governor. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Thu, July, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 192 | Active | |
| Prohibits the use of a cell phone by a school bus driver while the bus is transporting children. Provides emergency exception. | Sen's. Cicilline (D), Perry (D), Gallo (D), Izzo (D) and Roberts (D). | Referred to Senate H.E.W. Committee January 30, 2001. April 11, 2001: after hearing, Committee recomends passage. April 24, 2001: placed on Senate Calandar. April 26, 2001: Passed Senate. May 1, 2001: Referred to House H.E.W. Committee. May 9, 2001: Committee recomends hearing. Will carry over--2002. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Wed, July, 11, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 360 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of mobile or cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle. Exceptions for passengers or parked vehicles. | Sen. McGill (D) | Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee February 21, 2001. Will carry over to 2002. | Fri, March, 02, 2001 |
| Thu, July, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 207 | Active | |
| At introduction, bill prohibited use of hand-held cell phones, computers, facsimile machines or other portable or laptop devices while operating a motor vehicle. Amended to drop prohibitions and establish an interim committee to study the issue. | Sen. de Hueck (R) and Rep. Lange (D). | Amended February 6, 2001. Deferred by Senate Transportation Committee February 6, 2001 (y-4, n-0). | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Mon, February, 19, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 126 | Inactive | |
| Permits computer or other electronic displays in utility motor vehicles to be used by utility employee only while vehicle is stopped, standing or parked. Identical to SB 3 | Reps. Shelby A. Rhinehart(D), et al | Feb. 27, 2001: Substituted by SB 3. | Wed, August, 22, 2001 |
| Thu, August, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 3 | Enacted | |
| Permits computer or other electronic displays in utility motor vehicles to be used by utility employee only while vehicle is stopped, standing or parked. Identical to HB 126. | Sen. Ben Atchley (R), et al | Signed by Governor March 14, 2001. (Pub. Ch. 2) | Thu, August, 23, 2001 |
| Thu, August, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 186 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of hand-held phone while operating a motor vehicle. Provides emergency exceptions. | Rep. Brooks (D) | Action deferred in Transportation and Safety Planning subcommittee of the House Transportation Committee February 14, 2001. April 18, 2001: Action deferred to January 2002. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 685 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits use of hand-held phone while operating a motor vehicle. Provides emergency exceptions. Companion to HB 186. | Sen. Ford (D) | To Sen. Transportation Committee, February 7, 2001. March 21, 2001: Failed in Sen. Transportation Committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1231 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits driver under 18 from operating a motor vehicle while engaged on a hand-held cellular phone or car phone. | Rep. Maddox (D) | Assigned to subcommittee on Transportation and Safety Planning of the Transportation Committee, February 14, 2001. Placed on Calendar for March 21, 2001. March 21, 2001: Failed in Committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 10 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits drivers under 18 from operating motor vehicle while engaged on a hand-held cellular phone or car phone. Companion to HB 1231. | Sen. Cohen (D) | Placed on Senate Transportation Committee calendar for February 21, 2001. February 21, 2001: Passed Committee. February 26, 2001: Passed Senate. March 1, 2001: Held on House desk. Failed in House Transportation Committee March 21, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 30, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1232 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits driver possessing a learners permit or intermediate driver's license from operating motor vehicle while engaged on hand hand cellular or cellular car telephone. | Rep. Maddox (D) | Assigned to Transportation and Safety Planning subcommittee of the House Transportation Committeee, February 14, 2001. February 21, 2001: Placed on calendar for February 28, 2001. February 28, 2001 placed on cal. for April 11, 2001. April 11, 2001 action taken off notice for calendar for subcommittee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 9 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits drivers possessing a learners permit or intermediate driver's license from operating a motor vehicle while engaged on a hand-held cellular or cellular car telephone. Companion bill to HB 1232. | Sen. Cohen (D) | Placed on Senate Transportation Committee calendar for February 21, 2001. February 26, 2001: placed on calendar for February 26, 2001. Third Reading and Failed to Pass Senate February 26, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 264 | Inactive | |
| Requires school busses to be equipped with mobile telephones. | Rep. Miguel "Mike" Wise (D) | Filed November 28, 2000. First Reading January 29, 2001 and Referred to Committee on Public Education. February 13, 2001: Referred to House Committee on Rules and Resolution. Died in Committee. | Tue, May, 22, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 182 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits drivers from using hand-held phone while operating a motor vehicle. Exceptions for law enforcement and emergency personnel. | Rep. Holdaway (R) | Favorable recommendation in House Transportation Committee February 13, 2001 (6-1-4). Failed in House (33-38-4) February 16, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 270 | Active | |
| Prohibits driver from using hand-held phone wile vehicle is in motion on a highway, except to place a 911 call. | Rep's. Obuchowski (D), Patridge (D), Pugh (D), Sweaney (D) and Vinton (D). | To House Transportation Committee February 13, 2001. Amended May 2, 2001. Will carry over to 2002 regular session. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Thu, July, 12, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1629 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits use of hand-held wireless communications devices while turning on to or off of highways, from one highway to another, or entering or leaving controlled access highways. | Rep. Darner (D) | Left in Committe on Militia and Police February 6, 2001. | Wed, May, 23, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1884 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits driver use of hand-held communication devices while the vehicle is in motion. | Rep. Rhodes (R) | Left in Committee on Militia and Police February 6, 2001 | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 2381 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits any driver under 18 who is driving under a learner's permit or has held a driver's license for less than 12 months from using a hand-held wireless communication device while his vehicle is in motion. | Rep. Rhodes (R) | Stricken at the request of the Patron January 23, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 22, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 2809 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits use of wireless communication devices by drivers under 18 years old while their vehicles are in motion. | Rep. Bolvin (R) | Left in Transportation Committee (22-y, 3-N) February 2, 2001. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SJ 336 | Enacted | |
| Requests the Department of Motor Vehicles to study the dangers imposed by distracted drivers and to specifically examine the use of telecommunications devices by motor vehicle operators. | Sen. Norment (R) | Agreed to by Senate by voice vote, February 6, 2001. Referred to House Committee on Rules February 9, 2001. Amended and Adopted in House February 21, 2001, and amendment agreed to by Senate voice vote February 22, 2001; enacted. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
| Thu, August, 02, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 1334 | Active | |
| Drivers that are found to be the proximate cause of injury or damage to another while simultaneously operating a moving vehicle and a hand-held wireless phone shall be subject to a fine. | Rep's Miloscia (D), Wood (D), Lantz (D), Keiser (D) and Santos (D). | Referred to Judiciary Committee January 24, 2001. Reintroduced and retained in present status April 25, 2001 (First Special Session). | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
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Bill Number: SB 6100 | Active | |
| Prohibits hand-held cellular phones except for emergency vehicles or to report illegal activity, summon medical or emergency help, or to prevent injury to person or property. Allows the use of hands-free devices. A violation is a traffic infration and subject to a $35 fine. | Senator Tracey Eide (D) | February 21, 2001: Read and referred to Committee on Transportation. Reintroduced and retained in present status April 25, 2001 (First Special Session). | Thu, March, 01, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: SB 6101 | Active | |
| Requires police officers to report in the narrative section of accident reports whether either driver was using a cellular phone. | Senator Tracey Eide (D) | February 21, 2001: Read and Referred to Committee on Transportation. Reintroduced and retained in present status April 25, 2001 (First Special Session). | Thu, March, 01, 2001 |
| Wed, May, 23, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: AB 201 | Active | |
| Requires the DOT to include in accident report information about whether use of a cellular telephone or mobile phone contributed to the accident. | Representatives Staskunas (D), Gard (R), Boyle (D), et. al. Cosponsored by Senators Baumgart (D), Grobschmidt (D)and Rosenweig (R). | Referred to Committee on Highway Safety March 15, 2001, May 23, 2001: public hearing held. | Fri, March, 30, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 202 | Active | |
| Prohibits persons with probationary or instructional license from using a cellular or mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle. | Representatives Staskunas (D), Gard (R), Walker (R), et. al. Cosponsored by Senators Baumgart (D), Burke (D), Darling (R) and Rosenweig (R). | Referred to Committee on Highway Safety March 15, 2001 | Fri, March, 30, 2001 |
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Bill Number: AB 240 | Active | |
| Prohibits use of cellular or mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle. Driver may use hands-free cellular phone in the event of an emergency situation. | Representatives Colon (D), Boyle (D), Carpenter (D), Berceau (D) and Cullen (D). | Referred to Committee on Highway Safety March 22, 2001 | Fri, March, 30, 2001 |
| Tue, May, 29, 2001 | |||
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Bill Number: HB 267 | Inactive | |
| Prohibits uses of hand-held mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle. | Rep. Esquibel (D) | To Committee on Transportation and Highways, January 25, 2001. Died in Committee. | Mon, February, 19, 2001 |
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