Bill Text: OR SB9 | 2013 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Relating to mobile communication devices.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-08-21 - Effective date, January 1, 2014. [SB9 Detail]

Download: Oregon-2013-SB9-Amended.html

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     77th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2013 Regular Session

SA to SB 9

LC 1165/SB 9-7

                      SENATE AMENDMENTS TO
                          SENATE BILL 9

                    By COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

                            March 11

  On page 2 of the printed bill, delete lines 9 through 12 and
insert:
  ' (4) The offense described in this section, operating a motor
vehicle while using a mobile communication device, is a Class D
traffic violation unless the person uses the mobile communication
device without a hands-free accessory to send or receive a text
message at the time of the offense. If the person uses the mobile
communication device without a hands-free accessory to send or
receive a text message, the offense is a Class B traffic
violation.
  ' (5) The Department of Transportation shall place signs on
state highways to notify drivers that violation of this section
is subject to a maximum fine of $1,000.'.
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