HB 1617-FN (2020): clarifying the prohibition against the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.
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HB 1617-FN (2020)
clarifying the prohibition against the use of mobile electronic devices while driving.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0890h) by a vote of 10–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0890h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 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. Linda Gould (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Patricia Bushway (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. Laura Telerski (D - Hills 35)
- Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. Peter Torosian (R - Rock 14)
- Rep. Walter Stapleton (R - Sull 5)
- Sen. Shannon Chandley (D - SD11)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- February 26, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0890h — 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 18, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/18/2020 10:30 am LOB 203
- February 26, 2020: Executive Session: 02/26/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
- March 3, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0890h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 10-9; RC)
- March 12, 2020: Amendment #2020-0890h : AA VV 03/12/2020
- March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0890h: MA VV 03/12/2020
- 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