KY HB27 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-05 - to Transportation (H)
Pending: House Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [MS Word]
Status: Introduced on January 5 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-05 - to Transportation (H)
Pending: House Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [MS Word]
Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to prohibit the use of a personal communication device for any person under the age of 18 while operating a motor vehicle; provide for exclusions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to prohibit text messaging while operating a motor vehicle; provide for certain exclusions; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalties for violations for this Act; provide for a probationary period ending November 1, 2010, where courtesy warnings will be issued; set a fine of $50 for each offense after the probationary period; exempt fines from court costs.
Title
AN ACT relating to personal communication devices.
Sponsors
Rep. Rick Nelson [D] | Rep. Tom Riner [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-01-05 | to Transportation (H) | |
2010-01-05 | introduced in House | |
2010-09-02 | To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation |
Kentucky State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/10RS/HB27.htm |
Text | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/10RS/HB27/bill.doc |