HB 1222 (2008): prohibiting writing a text message while driving.

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HB 1222 (2008)

prohibiting writing a text message while driving.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0306h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–4. The committee's amendment (0306h) was rejected on a voice vote on March 18, 2008. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 176–149. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 15–8, on a motion by Sen. Clegg.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 7, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • May 7, 2008, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 176, nays 149, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Laid on Table, Sen. Gatasa/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 8, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 12:00 PM LOB 203
  • February 7, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2008 11:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 203 (Continued 2/14/08 10:00 AM LOB 203 if Needed)
  • February 14, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0306h for Mar 12 Reg (vote 9-4)
  • February 14, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0306h
  • February 14, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 12, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Mar 18 Calendar: Without Objection
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0306h Failed, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 176-149
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • May 7, 2008: Hearing; May 7, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 11:30 a.m.; SC17
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1724}(New Title) [05/15/08]; SC19, Pg.29-31
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection To Move HB 1222 to End Of Calendar
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1724}(New Title) [Not Voted On]
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Clegg Moved Laid On Table RC 15Y-8N, MA

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