GA SB218 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: Introduced on March 3 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-01-11 - Senate Recommitted
Status: Introduced on March 3 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-01-11 - Senate Recommitted
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the assessment of points for a violation of Code Section 40-6-241, relating to the use of radios and mobile telephones while driving; to provide that a driver who is involved in an accident while using a wireless electronic device to write, send, or read text based communications while operating a motor vehicle shall be in violation of Code Section 40-6-241; to provide a penalty; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
Rules of Road; provide assessment of points for a violation of 40-6-241; penalty
Sponsors
| Sen. Gloria Butler [D] | Sen. Vincent Fort [D] | Sen. Seth Harp [R] | Sen. Nan Orrock [D] |
| Sen. Cecil Staton [R] | Sen. Horacena Tate [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-11 | Senate Recommitted | |
| 2009-03-09 | Senate Read Second Time | |
| 2009-03-05 | Senate Committee Favorably Reported | |
| 2009-03-03 | Senate Read and Referred |
Georgia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/27635 |
