HB 1157 (2016): relative to enforcement of the prohibition on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.
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HB 1157 (2016)
relative to enforcement of the prohibition on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
- Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23)
- Rep. Tammy Simmons (R - Hills 17)
- Rep. Lisa Scontsas (R - Hills 30)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)
- Rep. Douglas Thomas (R - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2016, 1:40 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB203
- February 16, 2016, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Transportation
- January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 01:40 PM LOB203
- February 16, 2016: Executive Session: 02/16/2016 02:30 PM LOB 203
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 15-2; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016