DC B21-0021 | 2015-2016 | 21st Council

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Passed on December 6 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-01-06 - Transmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is February 28, 2017
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, the bill raises the dollar amount of fines levied on drivers for distracted driving, and provides that three violations within 18 months will result in a suspended license.

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Title

Enhanced Penalties For Distracted Driving Amendment Act Of 2015

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Roll Calls

2016-11-01 - Council - Final Reading (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-11-01 - Council - Amendment #1 (Mendelson) (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-11-01 - Council - Amendment #2 (Mendelson) (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-10-11 - Council - First Reading CC (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-01-06CouncilTransmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is February 28, 2017
2016-12-09CouncilAct A21-0552 Published in DC Register Vol 63 and Page 15027
2016-12-06CouncilSigned with Act Number A21-0552
2016-12-06CouncilEnacted with Act Number A21-0552
2016-11-21CouncilTransmitted to Mayor, Response Due on December 6, 2016
2016-11-01CouncilAmendment #2 (Mendelson)
2016-11-01CouncilAmendment #1 (Mendelson)
2016-11-01CouncilFinal Reading
2016-10-11CouncilFirst Reading CC
2016-10-04CouncilCommittee Report Filed
2016-10-03CouncilCommittee Mark-up of B21-0021
2015-12-08CouncilPublic Hearing Held
2015-10-30CouncilNotice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
2015-01-09CouncilNotice of Intent to Act on B21-0021 Published in the DC Register
2015-01-06CouncilReferred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
2015-01-06CouncilIntroduced in Legislative Meeting

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Bill Comments

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