RI H5881 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on June 17 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-06-17 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Clarifies the fines for unauthorized use of personal wireless devices on a school bus; clarifies definition of "use" to prohibit use of a wireless handset or personal wireless communication device other than hands-free to conform to federal guidelines.

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Roll Calls

2015-04-08 - House - Passage (Y: 71 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2015-06-17HouseSigned by Governor
2015-06-11HouseTransmitted to Governor
2015-06-11SenateSenate passed in concurrence
2015-06-09SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2015)
2015-06-04SenateCommittee recommends passage in concurrence
2015-06-02SenateScheduled for consideration (06/04/2015)
2015-05-28SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2015-05-26SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2015)
2015-04-09SenateReferred to Senate Judiciary
2015-04-08HouseHouse read and passed
2015-04-02HousePlaced on House Calendar (04/08/2015)
2015-03-31HouseCommittee recommends passage
2015-03-27HouseScheduled for consideration (03/31/2015)
2015-03-24HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2015-03-20HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2015)
2015-03-13HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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