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]

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.

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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]

History

DateChamberAction
2014-07-01SenateSigned by Governor
2014-06-27SenateTransmitted to Governor
2014-06-20HouseHouse passed Sub A in concurrence
2014-06-20HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/20/2014)
2014-06-19SenateSenate passed Sub A
2014-06-19SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/19/2014)
2014-06-10SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2014-06-06SenateScheduled for consideration (06/10/2014)
2014-03-20SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2014-03-18SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2014)
2014-03-04SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

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