HB 1360 (2014): relative to use of certain electronic devices while driving.

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HB 1360 (2014)

relative to use of certain electronic devices while driving.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles
  • Chapter law: 256

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 majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0376h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2014 the House adopted “Special Order” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Shurtleff. The committee's amendment (0376h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2014 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 137–187, on a motion by Rep. Comerford. On March 5, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 192–133. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1334s). The committee's amendment (1334s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 7, 2014 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1334s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Bouchard. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 25, 2014, making it Chapter 256 of the session laws. It took effect on July 25, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2014, 1:35 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
  • April 1, 2014, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2014, House: Special Order — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 2014, House: Lay on Table — yeas 137, nays 187, failed
  • March 5, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 192, nays 133, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1334s — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1334s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 14, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/14/2014 1:35 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 17, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0376h (Vote 13-3; RC)
  • February 17, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0376h (New Title)
  • February 17, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 5, 2014: Special Order (Rep. Shurtleff) MA VV
  • March 5, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0376h(NT) AA VV
  • March 5, 2014: Lay on Table (Rep. Comerford) MF Div 137-187
  • March 5, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0376h(NT) MA RC 192-133
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • April 1, 2014: Hearing: 4/1/14, Room 103, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC12
  • April 1, 2014: Hearing: 4/1/14, Room 100, SH, 1:45 p.m
  • April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1334s, 4/17/14; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Committee Amendment 1334s, AA, VV
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1334s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 7, 2014: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1334s (Rep. Bouchard) MA VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 25, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/25/2014; Chapter 0256; Section 1 Effective Date 7/1/2015; Remainder Effective 7/25/2014

Laws It Would Change

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