HB 1506 (2020): establishing a commission to study ways to reduce texting while driving.
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HB 1506 (2020)
establishing a commission to study ways to reduce texting while driving.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 27, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0911h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0911h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Torosian (R - Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Janigian (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Linda Gould (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. JP Marzullo (R - Hills 2)
- Rep. Tony Piemonte (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Charlie St. Clair (D - Belk 9)
- Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O'Brien (R - Rock 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 27, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0911h — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Transportation
- February 25, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/25/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
- February 27, 2020: Executive Session: 02/27/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0911h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0911h : AA VV 03/11/2020
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0911h: MA VV 03/11/2020
- June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
- September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020