MD HB55 | 2012 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on May 2 2012 - 100% progression
Action: 2012-05-02 - Approved by the Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on May 2 2012 - 100% progression
Action: 2012-05-02 - Approved by the Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Altering the definition of "wireless communication device" to include a hand-held or handsfree telephone but to remove from the definition a text messaging device; establishing that a specified prohibition against a minor using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle does not apply to the use of a text messaging device; altering the enforcement provision of the prohibition against a minor texting while driving; etc.
Title
Motor Vehicles - Use of Text Messaging Device While Driving
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2012-03-27 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 39 N: 7 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2012-02-16 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 121 N: 14 NV: 2 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2012-02-16 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 121 N: 14 NV: 2 Abs: 4) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-02 | Approved by the Governor | |
| 2012-03-27 | Third Reading Passed (39-7) | |
| 2012-03-26 | Second Reading Passed | |
| 2012-03-26 | Favorable Report Adopted | |
| 2012-03-30 | Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings | |
| 2012-02-17 | First Reading Judicial Proceedings | |
| 2012-03-29 | Returned Passed | |
| 2012-02-16 | Third Reading Passed (121-14) | |
| 2012-02-14 | Second Reading Passed | |
| 2012-02-14 | Favorable Report Adopted | |
| 2012-02-13 | Favorable Report by Environmental Matters | |
| 2012-01-18 | Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. | |
| 2012-01-13 | First Reading Environmental Matters |
Subjects
Drivers' Licenses
Equipment
Hearings
Minors
Motor Vehicle Operation
Safety
Telecommunications and Information Technology
Equipment
Hearings
Minors
Motor Vehicle Operation
Safety
Telecommunications and Information Technology
