HB 546 (2011): relative to the use of hand-held cellular phones while driving.
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HB 546 (2011)
relative to the use of hand-held cellular phones while driving.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 17, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Roland Hofemann (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Elaine Swinford (R - Belk 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 22, 2011, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- March 2, 2011: executive session, House Transportation
Votes
- March 17, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Transportation
- February 22, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/22/2011 11:00 AM LOB 203
- March 2, 2011: Executive Session: 3/2/2011 LOB 203 3:00 PM or immediately after House session
- March 3, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 15 (Vote 10-4; RC)
- March 17, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV