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

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HB 1117 (2014)

relative to restricting usage of cellular phones while driving.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2014. The committee held work sessions on January 21, 2014 and January 28, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, 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 February 19, 2014. On March 5, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2014, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • January 21, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • January 28, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 5, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 14, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/14/2014 2:30 PM LOB 203
  • January 21, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/21/2014 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • January 28, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/28/2014 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 4, 2014: Executive Session: 2/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 14, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2014: Removed from Consent (Rep. Vaillancourt)
  • March 5, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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