HB 214 (2017): repealing prohibitions on electronic device usage while driving.
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HB 214 (2017)
repealing prohibitions on electronic device usage while driving.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2017 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. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Eric Schleien (R - Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Fisher (R - Belk 9)
- Rep. Nick Zaricki (R - Hills 6)
- Rep. Dan Hynes (I - Hills 21)
- Rep. Brandon Phinney (R - Straf 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 22, 2017: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Transportation
- January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 10:30 AM LOB 203
- February 22, 2017: Executive Session: 02/22/2017 LOB 203
- March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/08/2017