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SB136: School buses; prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons driving.

SENATE BILL NO. 136
Senate Amendments in [ ] -- January 29, 2008
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 14 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-919.1, relating to use of wireless telecommunications devices by school bus drivers.
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Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator Stuart
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 14 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-919.1 as follows:

§ 46.2-919.1. Use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons  [ operating driving  ]  school buses.

No person shall use any wireless telecommunications device, whether handheld or otherwise, while  [ operating driving  ]  a school bus, except in case of an emergency.

SENATE BILL NO. 136
Offered January 9, 2008
Prefiled January 3, 2008
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 14 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-919.1, relating to use of wireless telecommunications devices by school bus drivers.
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Patron-- Stuart
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 14 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-919.1 as follows:

§ 46.2-919.1. Use of wireless telecommunications devices by persons operating school buses.

No person shall use any wireless telecommunications device, whether handheld or otherwise, while operating a school bus, except in case of an emergency.

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