Relating to the offense of driving a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
Modifies definitions, exceptions and affirmative defenses applicable to offense of driving a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device. Provides that enhanced classification of offense may only be based on prior conviction occurring on or after July 1, 2018. Creates procedure by which person convicted of enhanced offense based on prior conviction occurring prior to July 1, 2018, may request that court redetermine classification of offense. Takes effect July 1, 2018. ] Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Mar 2018
Senate Passage
Feb 2018
Signed into Law
Mar 2018
Introduced Feb 5, 2018
Signed Mar 16, 2018
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 16, 2018
Signed into law
Governor signed.
legislature
Mar 5, 2018
Legislature · Passed
President signed.
legislature
Mar 4, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Speaker signed.
legislature
Mar 2, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Bentz. Passed.
legislature
Mar 1, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
legislature
Feb 22, 2018
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Feb 22, 2018
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
Feb 21, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Noble. Passed.
legislature
Feb 19, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
legislature
Feb 5, 2018
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Feb 5, 2018
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
2 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Floyd Prozanski
DDemocratic
P
RN
Ron Noble
RRepublican
Co
A. Richard Vial
RRepublican
Co
Andy Olson
RRepublican
Co
Bill Post
RRepublican
Co
BW
Brad Witt
DDemocratic
Co
BB
Brian Boquist
IIndependent
Co
Cedric Hayden
RRepublican
Co
David Smith
RRepublican
Co
DS
Duane Stark
RRepublican
Co
Gene Whisnant
RRepublican
Co
Greg Barreto
RRepublican
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