HB 1435 (2016): relative to enforcement of the prohibition on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.

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HB 1435 (2016)

relative to enforcement of the prohibition on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 188–115.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 188, nays 115, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 18, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/18/2016 01:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 3, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 13-5; RC)
  • March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 188-115 03/10/2016

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1446 (2016): relative to enforcement of the prohibition on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.

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