RI S2255 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Engrossed on March 9 2016 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-10 - Referred to House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on March 9 2016 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-10 - Referred to House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits the use of a non-hands-free personal wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle, except for public safety personnel or in an emergency situation, and provides for monetary fines for violations.
Title
Mobile Telephone Use
Sponsors
| Sen. Susan Sosnowski [D] | Sen. William Walaska [D] | Sen. Frank Lombardo [D] | Sen. Cynthia Coyne [D] |
| Sen. Dennis Algiere [R] |
Roll Calls
2016-03-09 - Senate - Passage (Y: 35 N: 2 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-10 | House | Referred to House Judiciary |
| 2016-03-09 | Senate | Senate read and passed |
| 2016-03-03 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (03/09/2016) |
| 2016-02-25 | Senate | Committee recommends passage |
| 2016-02-23 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (02/25/2016) |
| 2016-02-09 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2016-02-05 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/09/2016) |
| 2016-02-04 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
