SB20-065
Limit Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a limitation on the use of mobile electronic devices while driving, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The bill limits the use of a mobile electronic device while driving to adult drivers who use the mobile electronic device through a hands-free accessory.
The bill establishes penalties of $50 and 2 points for a first violation, $100 and 2 points for a second violation, $200 and 4 points for a third or subsequent violation, and $300 and 4 points if the violation involves text messaging.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2020 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 20-065 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed on a vote of 6-4. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 20-065, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment I). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment J). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment K). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment L). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 20-065, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2020 | Third Reading | BILL |
25
AYE
9
NO
1
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2020 | L.008 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 02/25/2020 | J.001 | SEN Appropriations | Passed [*] | |
| 02/11/2020 | L.007 | SEN Transportation & Energy | Passed [*] | |
| 02/11/2020 | L.006 | SEN Transportation & Energy | Passed [*] | |
| 02/11/2020 | L.005 | SEN Transportation & Energy | Passed [*] | |
| 02/11/2020 | L.004 | SEN Transportation & Energy | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2020 | House | House Committee on Transportation & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/02/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Local Government + Judiciary |
| 02/28/2020 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/27/2020 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 02/25/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/11/2020 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/08/2020 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
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