HB 1273 (2000): relative to restricting usage of cellular phones while driving.
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HB 1273 (2000)
relative to restricting usage of cellular phones while driving.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2000. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 8–7. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on August 25, 2000, September 15, 2000 and October 4, 2000. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “REC FOR LEGIS IN 2001”, by a vote of 13 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Milligan (R - Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ray Langer (R - Merr 11)
- Rep. Paul McGuirk (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Jon Beaulieu (R - Rock 11)
- Rep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 13)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- August 4, 2000, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, Rm 203,LOB
- August 25, 2000, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- September 15, 2000, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, RM307,LOB
- October 4, 2000, 2:00 PM: work session, House Transportation, RM307,LOB
Votes
- March 9, 2000, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Transportation; HJ5, p93
- January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
- January 19, 2000: Hearing Jan 19 10:00 RM203,LOB
- February 22, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 8-7;Reg)
- February 22, 2000: Min Report ITL
- February 22, 2000: Prop Maj Comm Am{3433}; HC20, p596
- March 9, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; OTP/AM ML VV; Referred to Transportation for Interim Study, Rep Milligan MA VV
- March 9, 2000: HJ22, p651-652
- May 10, 2000: (Int Study Subcom: Reps Milligan, Beaulieu, Bruno, LaPorte & Mosher)
- June 28, 2000: Interim study subcom wk session Aug 4 2:00 Rm 203,LOB
- August 25, 2000: Int Study Subcom Work Session Aug 25 2:00 RM203,LOB
- September 15, 2000: Int Study Subcom Work Session Sep 15 2:00 RM307,LOB
- October 4, 2000: Int Study Subcom FINAL Work Session Oct 4 2:00 RM307,LOB
- October 24, 2000: Int Study Report: REC FOR LEGIS IN 2001 (vote 13-0)