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

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HB 1446 (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 January 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 4, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 198–100.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB203
  • January 26, 2016, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB203

Votes

  • February 4, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 198, nays 100, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Transportation
  • January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 02:00 PM LOB203
  • January 26, 2016: Executive Session: 01/26/2016 02:30 PM LOB203
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/04/2016 (Vote 15-3; RC)
  • February 4, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 198-100 02/04/2016

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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