HB 1270 (2018): relative to the prohibition on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.
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HB 1270 (2018)
relative to the prohibition on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2018 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 13–2, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 232–99.
Sponsors
- Rep. Chris True (R - Rock 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Andrew Prout (R - Hills 37)
- Rep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 6)
- Rep. Brian Seaworth (R - Merr 20)
- Rep. Glen Dickey (R - Hills 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 13, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- March 6, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 232, nays 99, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Transportation
- February 13, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/13/2018 10:00 AM LOB 203
- February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 LOB 203
- February 14, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 13-2; RC)
- March 6, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 232-99 03/06/2018