WV SB637 | 2009 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on March 19 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-25 - On second reading to Judiciary
Status: Introduced on March 19 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-25 - On second reading to Judiciary
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish the offense of unlawful use of a wireless communication device by texting while operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway. It provides exceptions and conditions for certain lawful uses and definitions. It makes a violation a misdemeanor criminal offense with fine; and provides a limitation of enforcement.
Title
Prohibiting texting while driving
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-25 | On second reading to Judiciary | |
| 2009-03-25 | Read 1st time | |
| 2009-03-25 | On 1st reading | |
| 2009-03-25 | Immediate consideration | |
| 2009-03-25 | Reported do pass, but first to Judiciary | |
| 2009-03-19 | To Transportation and Infrastructure | |
| 2009-03-19 | To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary | |
| 2009-03-19 | Introduced in Senate | |
| 2009-03-19 | To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary | |
| 2009-03-19 | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB2621 (Same As) 2009-04-11 - House Message received
Subjects
Code Citations
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=637&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
