WV HB4047 | 2008 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Engrossed on February 27 2008 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-03-06 - On second reading to Judiciary
Status: Engrossed on February 27 2008 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-03-06 - On second reading to Judiciary
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of cell phone and text-messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle except when using a hands-free device or in the case of an emergency. This bill also prohibits the use of a cell phone by a school bus driver other than in limited circumstances such as an emergency.
Title
Prohibiting the use of cell phone and text-messaging devices while operating a motor vehicle except when using a hands-free device or in the case of an emergency
Sponsors
| Del. Barbara Hatfield [D] | Del. Tim Miley [D] | Del. Nancy Peoples Guthrie [D] | Del. Alex Shook [D] |
| Del. Carrie Webster [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-06 | On second reading to Judiciary | |
| 2008-03-06 | Read 1st time | |
| 2008-03-06 | On 1st reading | |
| 2008-03-06 | Immediate consideration | |
| 2008-03-06 | Reported do pass, with amendment, but first to Judiciary | |
| 2008-02-28 | To Transportation and Infrastructure | |
| 2008-02-28 | To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary | |
| 2008-02-28 | Introduced in Senate | |
| 2008-02-27 | Communicated to Senate | |
| 2008-02-27 | Passed House (Roll No. 219) | |
| 2008-02-27 | Read 3rd time | |
| 2008-02-27 | From House Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on Special Calendar | |
| 2008-02-27 | From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar | |
| 2008-02-22 | Read 2nd time | |
| 2008-02-22 | On 2nd reading, Special Calendar | |
| 2008-02-21 | Laid over on 2nd reading, Special Calendar, until 2/22/08 | |
| 2008-02-20 | Read 1st time | |
| 2008-02-20 | From House Calendar, 1st reading, placed on Special Calendar | |
| 2008-02-19 | By substitute, do pass | |
| 2008-02-15 | To House Judiciary | |
| 2008-02-15 | With amendment, do pass, but first to Judiciary | |
| 2008-01-15 | To House Roads and Transportation | |
| 2008-01-15 | Introduced in House | |
| 2008-01-15 | To Roads and Transportation then Judiciary | |
| 2008-01-15 | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
SB137 (Similar To) 2008-01-09 - To Transportation and Infrastructure
SB313 (Similar To) 2008-01-23 - To Transportation and Infrastructure
SB313 (Similar To) 2008-01-23 - To Transportation and Infrastructure
Subjects
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4047&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
