Relating to the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
Renames offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device as offense of driving motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device. Defines "mobile electronic device." Beginning January 1, 2018, provides for suspension of execution of fine for first offense if person completes distracted driving avoidance course. Increases penalty for offense. Increases penalty further if offense contributes to accident or is second or subsequent offense. Punishes by maximum fine of $2,000. Declares emergency, effective October 1, 2017.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Jun 2017
Senate Passage
Jun 2017
Signed into Law
Aug 2017
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Signed Aug 2, 2017
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
28
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Aug 2, 2017
Signed into law
Governor signed.
legislature
Jul 6, 2017
Legislature · Passed
President signed.
legislature
Jul 5, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Speaker signed.
legislature
Jun 30, 2017
Legislature · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
legislature
Jun 29, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
legislature
Jun 26, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
legislature
Jun 6, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of the President.
legislature
Jun 6, 2017
Committee
Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.
legislature
May 5, 2017
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
May 2, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
May 1, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Olson. Passed.
legislature
Apr 21, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
legislature
Jan 18, 2017
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
3 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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