WV SB167 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-13 - To Transportation and Infrastructure
Pending: Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Status: Introduced on January 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-13 - To Transportation and Infrastructure
Pending: Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish the offense of unlawful use of a wireless communication device by texting while operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway. It provides exceptions and conditions for certain lawful uses and definitions. It makes a violation a misdemeanor offense with fine; and provides a limitation of enforcement.
Title
Prohibiting texting while driving
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-13 | To Transportation and Infrastructure | |
| 2010-01-13 | To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary | |
| 2010-01-13 | Introduced in Senate | |
| 2010-01-13 | To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary | |
| 2010-01-13 | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB4013 (Similar To) 2010-01-13 - To House Roads and Transportation
HB4344 (Similar To) 2010-02-04 - To House Roads and Transportation
HB4344 (Similar To) 2010-02-04 - To House Roads and Transportation
Subjects
Code Citations
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2010&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
