HB 795 (2007): relative to restricting usage of cellular phones while driving.

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HB 795 (2007)

relative to restricting usage of cellular phones while driving.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 21, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 27, 2007. On April 4, 2007 the House adopted “Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. On April 5, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 21, 2007, 4:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Transportation
  • March 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/20/2007 2:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 21, 2007: Executive Session: 3/21/07 4:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 11-4; CC)
  • March 27, 2007: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Pantelakos)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm: MA VV Necessary 2/3
  • April 4, 2007: Special Order to April 5: Without Objection
  • April 5, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV, Necessary Two-Thirds

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1117 (2014): relative to restricting usage of cellular phones while driving.

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