RI S2591 | 2014 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 1 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-07-01 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Passed on July 1 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-07-01 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibit the use of personal wireless communication devices, in lieu of cell phones, while driving a motor vehicle, or school bus. This act would align state law with federal guidelines.
Title
Miscellaneous Rules
Sponsors
Sen. Stephen Archambault [D] | Sen. Louis Dipalma [D] | Sen. Adam Satchell [D] | Sen. Leonidas Raptakis [D] |
Sen. Frank Lombardi [D] |
Roll Calls
Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
House - Passage in concurrence (Y: 66 N: 5 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]
House - Passage in concurrence (Y: 66 N: 5 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2014-07-01 | Senate | Signed by Governor |
2014-06-27 | Senate | Transmitted to Governor |
2014-06-20 | House | House passed Sub A in concurrence |
2014-06-20 | House | Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2014) |
2014-06-19 | Senate | Senate passed Sub A |
2014-06-19 | Senate | Placed on Senate Calendar (06/19/2014) |
2014-06-10 | Senate | Committee recommends passage of Sub A |
2014-06-06 | Senate | Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2014) |
2014-03-20 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
2014-03-18 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2014) |
2014-03-04 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |