Bill Summary

HB 107 Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Driving (2019 Session)
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Sponsors
by Toledo, Slosberg Co Sponsors: Beltran, Caruso, Casello, Cortes, Duran, Eskamani, Fitzenhagen, Gottlieb, Grieco, Hattersley, Killebrew, Massullo, Jr., McClure, Overdorf, Polo, Santiago, Smith (C), Stark, Stevenson, Thompson, Tomkow, Watson (C), Webb
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Summary
Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Driving: Revises short title & legislative intent; prohibits person from operating motor vehicle while using wireless communications device for purpose of nonvoice or voice interpersonal communication; redefines term "wireless communications device" to include voice communications; requires deposit of fines into Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund; removes provision requiring that enforcement be accomplished only as secondary action. Effective Date: October 1, 2019
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committees of reference
» H Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee
   H Appropriations Committee
   H State Affairs Committee
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Actions
12/17/18
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Filed
01/03/19
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Referred to Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee; State Affairs Committee
01/03/19
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Now in Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
H 0107
Filed on 12/17/18
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
316.305
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